Latest Light Lens Labs Lenses For Leica

The team at Light Lens Lab has announced the development of two M-mount lenses for Leica full-frame bodies.

Founded in 2018, the relatively new third-party lens manufacturer offers a growing range of precision-engineered (optically and mechanically) lenses and accessories.

The recent CP+ Photo Show announcement revealed the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 S21 and the 35mm f/2 ASPH prime lenses.

Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 S21 & 35mm f/2 ASPH

Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 S21

News of the LLL 50mm f/1.5 S21 isn’t new, as the brand revealed the development plan in May 2024.

At that time, the brand released the following statement:

As we develop optical excellence, we will continue our interest in vintage and legendary optics. Thus, we proudly announce our development of the 50mm f/1.5 “S21”.

Our initial theoretical statistics and performance show excellent results. The MTF chart displays a performance similar to the original MTF. Our aim is to continue developing our lens to have an image circle to cover 44x33mm sensors and improve render performance and dispersion statistics while retaining the classic rendering character of the famous “S21” lenses.

After completing 50mm f/1.5 “S21”, with our continued interest in “S21” style optical performance, we will also begin to plan other focal lengths based on the optical performance and characteristics of the 50mm f/1.5 “S21” for both photography and cinema purposes.

Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 ASPH

Little else is known about either lens’s optical assembly, and CP+ attendees could only view pre-production units.

Pricing has yet to be set; however, for reference, the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 Rigid retails for around US$815.00, and the 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “1969” for around US$2,170.

Light Lens Lab is determined to make an impact in the M-mount space with multiple lenses announced in the second half of 2024.

Stay tuned for further news of the upcoming primes.