Here is the final official information on the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount (previous coverage | product page | additional information): Pricing Black aluminum (290g): $368 Silver gray chrome-plated brass (385g): $548 Announcement time: London time: September 20th, 2026, 3 pm NYC time: September 20th, 2026, 10 am For most […]
Mr. Ding Studio is currently developing new Leica M-mount conversion kits for the classic Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7, 50mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The design will keep the original outer barrel and brand ring intact. The installation process will be much easier. The new kits are in the final R&D stage and have already […]
A new DK-Optic Chiaro 50mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount (limited to 150 units worldwide), available in both blue-coated and uncoated versions, was launched in Japan. The new lens is currently listed for sale on eBay (see all DK-Optic eBay listings). The official website currently lists only the uncoated version. You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for […]
After the 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements”, Mandler will soon release a new 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount based on the legendary Leica SUMMILUX‑M 1:1.4/50 PRE‑ASPH lens designed by Dr. Walter Mandler: Here are the machine-translated lens details and technical information:
Mandler will soon release a new military green (safari) version of the 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount:
The previously reported Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount is now available on Kickstarter. The new lens combines advanced optical technology with classic rangefinder aesthetics and precise manual focusing. Featuring an APO optical design and ASPH elements, it delivers excellent resolution, accurate color reproduction, and a refined image rendering style while […]
The Light Lens Lab M 75mm f/2 SPII lens for Leica M-mount is now also available in silver: Use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off LLL lenses (order from this link) All LLL M-mount lenses are listed on this page Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here. Previous coverage of the LLL M 75mm f/2 SPII lens […]
