Leica Rumors

Leica digest #246

By LR admin | Published: August 23, 2026

→ After the end of the Kickstarter campaign, the new Peak Design Field Bracket for Leica Q3 cameras is now available for sale at B&H Photo.

→ The new TTartisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens will also soon be released for L-mount (additional information).

→ The new Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount with 60MP clarity and 307° precision focus in an ultra-lightweight 260g body has already raised $72,480 on Kickstarter (early bird specials available). Additional information on the new is available here.

→ The Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount has already been tested on Leica M10-R, Leica M10-P, Leica M3, and Sony A7R II cameras (order at B&H Photo and the Thypoch store; use code THYPOCH for 5% off when buying from this link).

→ Viltrox displayed four new Air full-frame autofocus lenses for L-mount (see the currently available Viltrox lenses for L-mount):

Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 L
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 L
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 L
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 L

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica digest, Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH| 22 Comments

Coming soon: Mandler 50mm f/1.4 E46 PRE-ASPH lens for Leica M-mount price and specifications revealed

By LR admin | Published: August 22, 2026

After the 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements”, Mandler will soon release a new 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount based on the legendary Leica SUMMILUX‑M 1:1.4/50 PRE‑ASPH lens designed by Dr. Walter Mandler:

Here are the machine-translated lens details and technical information:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Mandler, Mandler 50mm f/1.4 E46 PRE-ASPH, third party lenses for M-mount, Walter Mandler| 30 Comments

Mandler will release a new military green (safari) version of the 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 22, 2026

Mandler will soon release a new military green (safari) version of the 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Leica Safari, Mandler, Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 6 Comments

The new Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase (early bird specials available)

By LR admin | Published: August 20, 2026

The previously reported Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount is now available on Kickstarter. The new lens combines advanced optical technology with classic rangefinder aesthetics and precise manual focusing. Featuring an APO optical design and ASPH elements, it delivers excellent resolution, accurate color reproduction, and a refined image rendering style while maintaining the compact characteristics of a rangefinder lens.

Early supporters can access exclusive Kickstarter pricing, including:

VIP Price: USD $729
Launch Special Price: USD $759

Lens details and key features:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Brightin Star, Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount, Chinese lenses for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 61 Comments

The Light Lens Lab M 75mm f/2 SPII lens is now available in silver

By LR admin | Published: August 19, 2026

The Light Lens Lab M 75mm f/2 SPII lens for Leica M-mount is now also available in silver:

Use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off LLL lenses (order from this link)
All LLL M-mount lenses are listed on this page
Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here.
Previous coverage of the LLL M 75mm f/2 SPII lens can be found here
LLL also recreated the 50mm f/2 Speed Panchro II lens for M-mount – see the coverage here
LLL recently announced the 35mm f/2 “Apochromatic” lens for M-mount – see previous coverage

The Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based on the legendary Cooke Speed Panchro Series II, a classic cinema lens from the 1940s known for its distinctive soft, glowing “Cook look” and dreamlike quality, optimized by LLL for modern full-frame digital sensors while preserving that vintage Hollywood aesthetic. Here are the details:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Light Lens Lab, Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II, third party lenses for M-mount| 15 Comments

Just announced: new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full-frame pancake lens in liquid silver finish for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 18, 2026

Brightin Star officially announced the previously reported 28mm f/2.8 full-frame pancake lens in a liquid silver finish for the Leica M-mount. The intro price of the new lens is $318.99 (regular price: $358.99). Orders are now open on the official online store, with a variety of lens adapters available (coming soon to B&H Photo). You can use coupon code RUMORS for 5% when you buy from this link. Previous coverage of Brightin Star lenses is available here.