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Update: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M-mount is sold out, LTM mount still available, next batch is coming in March

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount already sold out in just a few hours. Currently, only the Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum LTM-mount lens is in stock (in both silver and black finishes): Update – all variants are now sold out. The next batch is coming in March. Bookmark this page for future […]

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You can now buy the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 7-element lens

The Chinese lens manufacturer Mandler has opened its online store, and you can now purchase the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for the Leica M-mount – 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 […]

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Now available: modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 limited edition lens for Leica M-mount

Focus Studio in Japan is selling a modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 lens for Leica M-mount in limited quantities priced at $999 on eBay: The Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 “M-Mount Modified” is a limited special edition lens based on the industrial lens XENON-EMERALD 2.2/50 (F-Mount specification) manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach (Germany), modified to a Leica M-Mount […]

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The Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0 for Leica M-mount by Mr. Ding is now available in black

The Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0 for Leica M-mount by Mr. Ding is now available in black finish (initially, only the silver version was released) Previous coverage of M-mount lenses by Mr. Ding can be found here. Additional information on the Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0:

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount now in production

I first reported on the new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount back in 2024. A month ago, I published additional detailed informtion ont he new lens. Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here (use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link). Today, Light Lens Lab […]

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The new DJ Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase online

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:

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Exclusive first-ever interview with Mr. Zhou – founder of Light Lens Lab: “Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica lens”

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 […]

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