Tag Archives: third party lenses for L-mount

Brightin Star announced a new 11mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for L-mount

The previously reported Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for L mount has now been officially announced – this is the second generation of the Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 model. The introductory price of the lens is $249.99. After April 23, the price will be $269.99. Orders are now open at the official […]

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Just announced: new Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Leica L-mount

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa online store (international shipping available). Additional information can be found here:

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

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:

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Sigma announced a new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART lens for L-mount

The previously rumored Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART lens for L-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo Additional information Specifications Sigma blog Press releases Related videos:

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Viltrox announces their first lens for Leica L-mount: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 (full-frame)

Viltrox announced their first lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here) – the full-frame Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is now available for pre-orders at: B&H Photo,  Amazon Viltrox store (intro price of $551) Additional information:

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