There is a new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount from China that is a replica and 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.
Mandler is expected to launch another new lens in July. In the future, they are planning to release 3-4 new lenses per year.
Update – here are the lens specifications:
- Focal length: 35mm
- Maximum aperture: F2
- Minimum aperture: F16
- Mount: Leica M
- Lens structure: 5 groups, 7 elements
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.7m
- Viewing angle (diagonal/horizontal/vertical): 64°
- Focus mode: Manual focus (MF)
- Aperture blades: 10
- Filter size: 39mm
- Front diameter: Ø34mm
- Lens size: 53mm x 34.5mm
- Lens weight: about 139g
- Color options: Classic Black/Platinum Silver
- Material: Aluminum alloy
- Accessories included: 12504 metal round lens hood, 12526 plastic square lens hood, UV protection lens, metal lens cap, lens storage bucket（You can see that we give users a lot of accessories.）
The Mandler 35mm f/2 lens looks very similar to the Polar Solaron-M 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here):
More pictures of the new Polar Solaron-M 35mm f/2 seven-element lens for Leica M-mount
