Category Archives: Leica Lenses

First reviews of the new Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader (inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens)

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2025

Here are the first reviews from Asia of the new Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader (inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens):

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New: modified Schneider-Kreuznach APO-Componon 45mm f/4 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2025

After the Schneider-Kreuznach Componon-S 50mm f/2.8 lens, the Japanese retailer Shoten Kobo (Focus Studio) released a new modified Schneider-Kreuznach APO-Componon 45mm f/4 lens for Leica M-mount in limited quantity. Additional informtion is available here:

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Now available for order: Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader (inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens)

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2025

The previously reported new Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader (inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens) is now available for pre-order. You can get 5% off your order with coupon code LEICARUMORS: Lens technical specifications and additional information:

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New 7artisan 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for L-mount announced ($71.20)

By LR admin | Published: January 14, 2025

The previously rumored 7artisan 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for L mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order at Pergear (coming soon to Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon DE). Update – you can get the new 7artisan 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for E/L/Z mount for $71.20 and free shipping exclusively at Pergear with coupon code NewYear25 (limited time offer): You can […]

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The Leica 16-18-21mm f/4 Tri Elmar-M Aspherical lens (WATE) is no longer in production

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2025

I was told that the Leica 16-18-21mm f/4 Tri Elmar-M Aspherical lens (WATE) is no longer in production and can no longer be ordered by dealers. It is unclear if Leica will announce a new version of the lens. Check the current availability at: Adorama B&H Photo Amazon

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Just announced: new ArtraLab SIMILAR 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” full-frame lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 6, 2025

ArtraLab announced a new SIMILAR 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” full-frame lens for Leica M-mount that blends the iconic 1960s aesthetics with modern innovation. The lens is produced using a high-precision CNC unibody design crafted from a single block of aluminum. The early-bird price is $530 (free gift available for early-bird orders). ArtraLab lenses are sold […]

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The latest third-party lenses for Leica M and L mount

By LR admin | Published: December 22, 2024

→ Venus Optics officially announced new Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift 1x macro lenses for Leica L-mount: Laowa 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift 1x macro lenses officially announced and available for order (E/Z/RF/L/GFX) → Thypoch released a new set of Simera-C T1.5 prime lenses for Leica M-mount (Thypoch lenses are also sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo): Thypoch released a new […]

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