Category Archives: Light Lens Lab

A new wave of Chinese lenses from Viltrox, 7Artisans, Vistilen, Brightin Star, and LLL to be announced in the next few days

Viltrox to announce two new AF APS-C EVO lenses on June 8th: 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8 7Artisans to announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens for Sony E and Leica L-mount on June 5th. A new AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens from Vistilen is coming on June 9th. Brightin Star to release […]

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Light Lens Lab 300mm f/1.9 APO lens: first pictures of the massive front element

Here are some additional pictures from the test production of the upcoming Light Lens Lab 300mm f/1.9 lens with APO design: This is the massive front element: Here is a video of the front element production:

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Light Lens Lab is working on an insane 300mm f/1.9 lens with APO design

Light Lens Lab is working on a new 300mm f/1.9 lens with an APO design. The new lens will be able to cover medium-format sensors. Here is the MTF chart of the upcoming lens:

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens officially announced, available for order

The previously reported Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 “Z21” lens based on the iconic Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.5 is now officially announced and available for order from the LLL website, eBay, or from PopFlash in the US. Here are some sample images taken with a Hasselblad X2D camera: The details on the new lens […]

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Light Lens Lab to start producing photographic and cinematic films

Light Lens Lab announced they will begin researching, developing, and producing photographic and cinematic films – see the details here (previous coverage of LLL is available here):

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Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 “Eight Element” lens for Leica M-mount now available in stainless steel (limited edition)

LLL released a new stainless steel limited edition Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 “Eight Element” lens for Leica M-mount – now available for order at LLL and PopFlash. The lens is priced at $1,599. Orders will begin to ship this coming week. Additional information:

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Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” lens for Leica M-mount now available

The previously reported Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order at LLL and PopFlash. The intro price will be $799 for Chrome and $849 for Black Paint. The initial special price period will last until September 10, 2024, after that the price will […]

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Light Lens Lab to announce a new lens for Leica M-mount

Light Lens Lab will soon announce a new lens for Leica M-mount, and based on the leaked pictures, it will most likely be a new 28mm f/2.8:

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New titanium grey Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 limited edition lens for Leica M announced

Light Lens Lab announced a new limited edition ELCAN 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M in titanium grey. In the US, you can order the lens at PopFlash. International readers can order directly from the LLL website. Additional information:

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Light Lens Lab (LLL) announced the development of a new 50mm f/1.5 S21 lens

Light Lens Lab announced the development of a new 50mm f/1.5 S21 lens (see the original lens listed on eBay for over $14k). LLL plans to produce more S21-styled lenses in the future with different focal lengths:

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