Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Additional information on the upcoming new Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2026

Additional information on the upcoming new APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount by Brightin Star (the official Kickstarter launch will be in August):

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Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 close focus VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2026

Cosina officially announced the previously reported Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 close-focus VM lens for Leica M-mount. Pre-orders should open soon at B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | Red Dot Cameras | Jo Geier. Here are the full details on the new lens:

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The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount will be announced in August

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2026

The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount will be announced in August. Samyang already has the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 (additional information) and 14-24mm f/2.8 (additional information) lenses for Leica L-mount. Samyang joined the L-Mount Alliance in 2023. Previous coverage of the 60-180mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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New Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount coming in August

By LR admin | Published: July 12, 2026

Brightin Star will launch a new APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount on Kickstarter. The campaign is expected to launch in the middle of August: Use coupon code RUMORS for a 5% discount at the Brightin Star online store. Previous coverage of Brightin Star lenses is available here. The full line of […]

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Review: Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 Rigid ZS6 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 12, 2026

Fred Miranda published his review of the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 Rigid ZS6 lens for Leica M-mount. Light Lens Lab announced a new 50mm f/1.9 “Rigid-ZS6” (Super Six) lens for Leica M-mount (coupon code included) Use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off LLL lenses (order from this link). Additional information on the lens can […]

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DK-Optic lenses for Leica M-mount (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2026

Here is some additional informtion on the latest DK-Optic lenses for Leica M-mount: The Chiaro 76mm f/1.9 M: gorgeous 3D pop, cinematic rendering, and organic skin tones of the classic British “Super Six” design, engineered into a native M-mount body. The Impastolite 51mm f/1.5 M: inspired by the legendary Septac formula. Weighing only 179g, featuring an […]

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Additional picture of the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount (coming in July)

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2026

Here are a few additional pictures of the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount (pre-orders will open in July – check the official website for updates):

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