7Artisans just announced the previously reported L-mount of the 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 FF lens, priced at $228. The lens features an optical structure of 11 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical lenses, one extra-low dispersion (ED) element, and two high-index elements. Orders are now open at: B&H Photo 7Artisans Pegear Additional information:
The previously reported TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 full-frame lens for L-mount is now officially announced and available for order at TTArtisan and Pergear (international shipping available). Additional information is available here:
Two new lenses for L-mount will be announed soon: 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 SIRUI recently joined the L-Mount Alliance, and Leica publicly commented that they are looking for new participants. Viltrox is also currently negotiating for L-mount licensing:
Today SIRUI announced that they are joining the L-Mount Alliance: As already reported, the SIRUI Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens will be available for L-mount – check availability at: Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon UK | Amazon FR | Amazon IT | Amazon ES B&H Photo Sirui online store Sirui currently has two new L-mount lenses listed for crowdfunding (shipping will […]
During a recent L-Mount Alliance live event at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan, Kaoru Mokunaka, Chief Leica Camera Representative for Japan said the following: There are seven member companies in the L-Mount Alliance (Leica, Panasonic, Sigma, DJI, Blackmagicdesign, SAMYANG, and ASTRO), but there are several other companies that have expressed interest in joining and […]
The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera is now officially announced: Orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet | WEX Additional information Product page Features: Lifelike detail with the new 44.3MP sensor AFC 40 fps burst shooting High-resolution and wide dynamic range Phase Hybrid AF with advanced AI technology Active I.S. […]
Viltrox is trying to join the L-Mount Alliance, according to this post on YouTube: There are already several Chinese companies that make L-mount lenses without officially being part of the L-Mount Alliance:
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