Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Recap: the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed (with promo codes)

Here is a recap of the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed: Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 double aspherical AA 11873 (direct link) Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 – inspired by the Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat (direct link) Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 (direct link) Contax Planar 35/2 T* M-mount conversion kit 2.0 (direct […]

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New Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount

The previously reported Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount has been officially announced and is now available for purchase here. The new lens has nine glass elements in three optical groups – all this in an ultra-slim 1.3cm profile. The filter size is 28mm, and the minimum focusing distance is 0.3m. Artralab already has […]

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Officially released: Contax Biogon G28/2.8 for Leica M-mount conversion kit by Mr. Ding

The previously reported Contax Biogon G28/2.8 for Leica M-mount conversion kit by Mr. Ding is now officially released and available for order on this site. Unlike the G35 and G45 conversion kits (the G35 kit is already sold out), the new G28 kit is made of aluminum, making it much lighter. Mr. Ding Studio also currently […]

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Coming soon: new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount

Mr. Ding will soon release a new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount. It’s worth noting that, unlike the G35 and G45 conversion kits (the G35 kit is already sold out), the new G28 kit will be made of aluminum, making it much lighter. Here are the first pictures of […]

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Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount (based on the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4)

This is not a new lens, but I don’t think I have covered it here on the blog – the Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount is based on the design of the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4, while incorporating the latest optical design and coating technology. Here are the details from […]

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The new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount

Here is another video of the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount: Update: sold out already.

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The new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Glossy Black lens

Here are some hands-on pictures from the new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Glossy Black lens courtesy of slvsl: For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX Photo | RedDotCameras Calumet | Koch | Koster Rangefinder Map Camera Additional information:

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