Category Archives: Leica Lenses

TTartisan announced a new 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2026

TTartisan announced a new 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for L-mount. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo, Amazon, and at the official TTartisan online store (TTartisan 5% off code: RUMORS). Additional information:

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for LTM-mount is now open for pre-orders again (limited quantities)

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2026

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount is already sold out, but the LTM-mount lens version is currently open for pre-orders again in very limited quantities: Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum (sold out again) Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” chrome-plated brass (sold out again) Additional information on the lens can be found […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Mandler, Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount, Walter Mandler| 49 Comments

Now available for pre-order: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2026

The previously reported new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order. You can use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link. Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here. The new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based […]

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| 105 Comments

New L-mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2026

Here are several new third-party L-mount lenses announced/on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page): Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang lenses are also coming for L-mount (Samyang recently joined the L Mount Alliance). Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG | Art lens for L-mount development announcement. The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and […]

Also posted in L-Mount Alliance| Tagged 7Artisans, Chinese lenses for L-mount, CP+ show, L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Meike, Meike 85mm f/1.4 lens for Leica L-mount, Meike lenses for L-mount, Samyang L-mount lenses, Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount, third party lenses for L-mount, Viltrox| 9 Comments

More new third-party M and L mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2026

Here are a few more new third-party Leica M & L mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show: Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (development announcement, check website for updates). 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens for L-mount (should be announced soon, check website for updates). Viltrox AF 35mm […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5, Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount, CP+ show, Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG | Art lens for Leica L-mount, third party lenses for L-mount, third party lenses for M-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 STM ASPH ED IF APO lens L-mount| 27 Comments

Two new Voigtlander M-mount lenses to be announced at the 2026 CP+ show: Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 & Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 (VM)

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2026

As previously reported, Cosina will announce and display two new Voigtlander M-mount lens (VM) prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Pacifico Yokohama starting February 26, 2026. Here is a recap of the new/upcoming lenses:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Cosina, Voigtländer, Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 close focus VM, Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM, Voigtlander UV filters| 19 Comments

Two new M-mount lenses will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 & Optics PEACE 35mm f/1.4 E41

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2026

Shotenkobo is teasing two new M-mount lenses that will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for $100 off on the official website. DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for M-mount This mid-telephoto lens reliably reproduces the rendering philosophy and classic appearance inspired by […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, DK-Opric CHIARO 75mm f/1.9, DK-Optic, Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens, Optics PEACE 35mm f/1.4 E41 Classical, third party lenses for M-mount| 13 Comments

Disclaimer: This website has no affiliation with Leica AG or any subsidiary of Leica. Please visit the official Leica website at leica-camera.com. All trademarks and brands belong to their respective owners. Disclosure: (LR) is sponsored by companies and affiliate partners that display various advertising banners and links (see our Privacy Policy). FTC link-level disclosure: consider every link on this website as an affiliate link.
Download the LeicaRumors widget (Mac)
Want to advertise on LeicaRumors.com? Contact (LR).
Copyright © 2008-2028 LeicaRumors.com