Leica news, before it happens

There is a new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount from China that is a replica and a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses.

Update: Mandler has already opened their online store, and you can purchase the lens here:

• Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” (aluminum)
• Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” (chrome-plated brass)

Mandler is expected to launch another new lens in July. In the future, they are planning to release 3-4 new lenses per year.

Update – here are the lens specifications:

• Focal length: 35mm
• Maximum aperture: F2
• Minimum aperture: F16
• Mount: Leica M
• Lens structure: 5 groups, 7 elements
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.7m
• Viewing angle (diagonal/horizontal/vertical): 64°
• Focus mode: Manual focus (MF)
• Aperture blades: 10
• Filter size: 39mm
• Front diameter: Ø34mm
• Lens size: 53mm x 34.5mm
• Lens weight: about 139g
• Color options: Classic Black/Platinum Silver
• Material: Aluminum alloy
• Accessories included: 12504 metal round lens hood, 12526 plastic square lens hood, UV protection lens, metal lens cap, lens storage bucket（You can see that we give users a lot of accessories.）

The Mandler 35mm f/2 lens looks very similar to the Polar Solaron-M 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here):

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