New in LeicaLand 🔴 Oct26

New in LeicaLand 🔴 Oct26

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Updates from LeicaLand – Lots! I’ve split them into M and L mount.

Leica M mount Lenses

• (NEW) Light Lens Lab 50mm f2 Apochromatic (M) – Following the release of their new 35mm f2 APO lens LLL have announced that they are now developing a follow-up 50mm APO for 2027. I’ll be interested to see how it performs against the Voigtlander 50mm f2 APO-Lanthar (See that on YouTube).

• (NEW) Funleader Artizlab Classic-M 50mm f1.4 (M) – Following the Mandler 50mm f1.4 “E46”, Artizlab have just announced their new lens based on the Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4 Pre-ASPH E43 lens. With a close focus of only 0.45m this is a fantastic time to be considering Leica M lenses for any camera. I will try to get this lens to review as I loved the Funleader Artizlab 35mm f1.4 (based on the 35mm Leica Summilux Pre-ASPH). See blog and YouTube video.

• (NEW) Lailens lenses for Leica (M) – A company called Lailens just announced two new lenses for Leica M mount. Their Lailens 35mm f3.5 “White Queen” (Inspired by the classic British Dallmeyer 35mm f3.5) and their Lailens 50mm f1.5 Kino Plasmat (Inspired by the Kino Plasmat lens). If I can get more information or lenses to review I will share updates next month.

• (NEW) SHOTEN Tribute 01 LTM 50mm f1.1 (LTM+M) – A brand that I know from their M42-M lens adapter also announced a new lens based on a classic. This will be dreamy super fast lens inspired by the Zunow 50mm f1.1. The fact that it’s native Leica screw mount with an M adapter included makes this a very interesting lens for those that enjoy screw mount cameras like myself.

• (UPDATE) Light Lens Lab 35mm f2 “Apochromatic” (M) – I’ve just returned from a trip where I was testing this lens. YouTube video should be out next week. (Save 5% on LLL (and other brands), see discount codes).

• (UPDATE) Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f4 “Close Focus” VM (M) – If you want to focus closer with your M camera check out this lens. Watch on YouTube. (If you’re based in the UK you can find this lens at Robert White once available).

• (UPDATE) Mandler 50mm f.1.4 Pre-ASPH “E46” (M) – Following my first YouTube video testing the pre-production version, you can now check out the full head to head test. Final version (silver and black) Mandler lenses against the original Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4 pre-ASPH v3 lens. Watch on YouTube.

Leica L mount Lenses

• (NEW) Sigma 85mm f1.2 DG Art (L) – Sigma just added the 85mm to their f1.2 Art lens line-up. If you want autofocus and a shallow depth of field lens for portraits this could be excellent. I was really impressed by the older Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art lens (See review on YouTube).

• (NEW) Sigma 20–60mm f2.8–4 DG Contemporary (L) – This focal length reminds me of my Lumix 20-60mm kit lens that I got with my Lumix S5. 20-60mm is surprising useful as a 24-70mm zoom often requires you to carry an additional wide angle lens.

• (NEW) Panasonic LUMIX S 20mm f2.5 (L) – New compact ultra wide prime from Lumix. With the release of multiple new Chinese lenses for Leica L mount Lumix seems to be making smaller lenses to compete with them. I never say no to a smaller lighter lens.

• (NEW) Viltrox AIR AF Lenses (x4) (L) – Viltrox just announced four new lenses for Leica L mount. 14mm, 20mm, 40mm, and 50mm. I’ve been testing these behind the scenes for the last 6 weeks or so and the video should be out in the coming days. All the lenses are compact and lightweight so perfect for travel. Options include a 14mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 40mm f2.5 and 50mm f2. All priced under $200 they offer exceptional value for money. See the Viltrox website for more details and also check out their 28mm pancake lens (YouTube video).

• (NEW) Brightin Star 50mm f2 TRI-SIGHT (L) – A new novelty lens design with 3 rendering modes – Smooth (more glow), Prime (standard) and Foams (bubble bokeh). Includes inserts for shaped bokeh. I know the brand from their 28mm pancake lens for M mount (See on YouTube).

• (NEW) TTArtisan AF 85mm f1.8 NEO (L) – Another lens I’ve been quietly testing over the summer. This is the big brother to the 50mm f1.8 Neo. Not as compact but if you need a budget friendly portrait lens, you can’t say no for $99. Video is coming soon and check the TTArtisan website for more info.

• (UPDATE) TTArtisan AF 50mm f1.8 NEO (L) – Following my YouTube review of the standard black lens, you can now buy it in both green and titanium finishes. Excellent compact lightweight nifty fifty for only $89. Crazy. Check the TTArtisan website for more info.

Black Friday Deals

It’s that time of year again! Thypoch got in touch with me to mention their Black Friday deals and if you check most of the brand homepages you’ll likely find great savings – Light Lens Lab, Mandler, Viltrox, TTArtisan, 7Artisans, Brightin Star, Artralab, Funleader, MrDing, Sirui.

Not just lenses. Find savings on your favourites lights, bags and accessories too – Neewer, Zhiyun, SmallRig, Ulanzi, KEKS, Wotancraft.

Talking of Thypoch, check out my new Thypoch Lenses for Leica Cameras Buyer’s Guide for more information. A complete breakdown of the lenses available together with examples photos and YouTube reviews for each Thypoch lens.

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