The previously rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens is now officially announced. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection WEX Photo Red Dot Cameras Calumet Foto Koch Rangefinder Map Camera Additional information from Reddotforum:
Tomorrow, Leica is rumored to announce a new Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here is what to expect:
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 […]
I can now confirm the rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here are the updated details: Based on one of the rarest and most historically significant lenses in the Leica M-System: the Elcan 66 mm f/2 (never released for public sale) A spy lens originally developed by Dr. Walter Mandler at Ernst […]
Leica is rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited-edition lens next week, on September 3rd (Thursday). The new model will be part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection. Only 660 pieces will be produced, and the price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros. Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:
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:
Here are a few additional pictures of the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount (pre-orders will open in July – check the official website for updates):
