The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount already sold out in just a few hours. Currently, only the Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum LTM-mount lens is in stock (in both silver and black finishes):
The next batch is coming in March. Bookmark this page for future reference.
Additional information on the lens can be found here:
The Chinese lens manufacturer Mandler has opened its online store, and you can now purchase the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for the Leica M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses.
Update: Currently, only the Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum is in stock (silver version in M and LTM mounts; black version only in LTM mount).
Mandler also sell accessories for the new lens:
Mandler is expected to launch another new lens in July. In the future, they are planning to release 3-4 new lenses per year.
Additional informtion on the Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount:
Focus Studio in Japan is selling a modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 lens for Leica M-mount in limited quantities priced at $999 on eBay:
The Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 “M-Mount Modified” is a limited special edition lens based on the industrial lens XENON-EMERALD 2.2/50 (F-Mount specification) manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach (Germany), modified to a Leica M-Mount rangefinder coupling at the mount adapter manufacturing factory of the Focus Studio brand “SHOTEN.”
Additional information:
→ Get a free WANDRD Rogue 6L Sling V1 camera bag when you spend $799+ on Laowa lenses.
→ First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens for Leica L-mount.
→ A new Leica M3 Lego project is available online (see previous Leica M3 Lego cameras).
→ Xiaomi is rolling out advanced, professional-grade photography features for its Leica-partnered smartphone lineup, headlined by the new Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
→ Leica is currently working on offering existing Leica customers discounts on the Leica LUX Pro subscription.
→ New on Kickstarter: CamCast – turn your camera into a smart, connected system.
→ New on Kickstarter: Shargeek 300 – the next-gen power beast.
Rock n Roll introduces the Classic – a new addition of drum-tanned leather camera straps available in chocolate, distressed red, black, and distressed yellow. LeicaRumors readers can get 10% off with the coupon code LR10%! (valid for the month of February). Here are the details on the new Classic drum-tanned leather camera straps:
You can now get Leica SL Type 601 mirrorless camera for $2,967.99 (shipped and sold by Amazon):
More Leica listings on Amazon can be found here and here.
The Leica 24 SL Type 601 camera was announced 10 years ago and was originally priced at $7,450:
