Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Viltrox announces their first lens for Leica L-mount: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 (full-frame)

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026

Viltrox announced their first lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here) – the full-frame Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is now available for pre-orders at: B&H Photo,  Amazon Viltrox store (intro price of $551) Additional information:

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The new DJ Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase online

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2026

The new DJ Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase on eBay and Aliexpress. The lens was announced last year: DJ-Optical launched a 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M mount Additional information on the new lens:

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First reviews of the Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2026

Here are the first reviews of the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens:

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Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2026

The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX | Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | Görlitz Rangefinder Map Camera Key features: First Noctilux-M lens with a 35mm focal length Exceptionally fast […]

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One more Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens leak before the official announcement tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2026

One more Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens leak before the official announcement tomorrow: Reminder: the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be announced on Thursday

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Reminder: the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be announced on Thursday

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026

The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be officially announced on January 29 (Thursday). Additional information can be found here:

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Exclusive first-ever interview with Mr. Zhou – founder of Light Lens Lab: “Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica lens”

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

Bobby Tonelli published the first-ever public interview with Mr. Zhou (founder of Light Lens Lab), offering a rare and in-depth look into the foundation and future of Light Lens Lab. In this conversation, Mr. Zhou discusses the company’s origins, design philosophy, and the principles that guide our research and development. The interview also outlines the […]

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