Tag Archives: Chinese lenses for M-mount

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:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Also tagged Chinese Noctilux, DJ-Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 10 Comments

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 […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Also tagged Light Lens Lab, third party lenses for M-mount| 21 Comments

Funleader Contax G35 Leica M conversion (Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) v2.0 vs v1.0 comparison

By LR admin | Published: January 20, 2026

Here are the improvements in the new Funleader Contax G35 non-destructive conversion kit V2.0 for Leica M-mount (Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) compared to the previous v1.0 release (get 5% off with code LEICARUMORS):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Also tagged Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens conversion kit 2.0 Leica M-mount, Funleader, third party lenses for M-mount| 33 Comments

Additional information on the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

Additional informtion on the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (see also this post) – pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Thypoch store (use code THYPOCH for 5% off when buying from this link):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Also tagged third party lenses for M-mount, Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH, Thypoch lenses for Leica M-mount| 26 Comments

The new 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now also available on Amazon

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

The new 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now also available for sale on Amazon: Amazon US Amazon CA Amazon UK Amazon ES Amazon FR Amazon DE Amazon IT 7Artisans online store (free worldwide shipping) B&H Photo (coming soon) Here is what was upgraded from the previous version: New 7Artisans M […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Also tagged 7Artisans, 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 II, third party lenses for M-mount| 12 Comments

The new Funleader Contax G35 non-destructive conversion kit V2.0 is now back in stock (Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens)

By LR admin | Published: January 16, 2026

The new Funleader Contax G35 non-destructive conversion kit V2.0 (Contax Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) is now back in stock. Following strong interest in the original non-destructive conversion (quickly sold out last time), V2.0 introduces mechanical and exterior refinements while preserving the original Contax G35 optical block. Updates include a reworked internal structure with smoother […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Also tagged Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens conversion kit 2.0 Leica M-mount, Funleader, third party lenses for M-mount| 50 Comments

New 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

The previously reported 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order: 7Artisans online store (worldwide shipping available) B&H Photo (coming soon) Here is what was upgraded from the previous version: Additional information on the new lens:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Also tagged 7Artisans, 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 II, third party lenses for M-mount| 41 Comments