Mandler's $350 Leica 35mm f/2 Lens Restocked After Sellout
Chinese lens company Mandler has restocked its debut lens, a faithful recreation of the Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 prime, after the first shipment sold out in February. The aluminum 35mm f/2 "7 Elements" lens returned to Mandler's online store on April 26 in black and silver variants. The black Leica M-Mount version is sold out, but the silver M-Mount, black and silver LTM, and chrome-plated brass versions (M and LTM) remain available. Priced from $348 to $578, the lens offers a Leica "look" at a fraction of the cost of an original Summicron (over $3,000). The company is named after Dr. Walter Mandler (1922-2005), who designed over 45 Leica lenses including the Summicron 35mm f/2 version 4 (1979-1990s). Mandler claims the lens delivers rich color, sharpness, and "dreamy swirling bokeh."
Key facts
- Mandler's 35mm f/2 '7 Elements' lens restocked April 26, 2026.
- Aluminum black M-Mount sold out; silver M-Mount, black/silver LTM, and brass versions in stock.
- Prices range from $348 (black aluminum M) to $578 (brass LTM).
- Original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 from 1970s sells for over $3,000.
- Company named after Dr. Walter Mandler (1922-2005), designer of over 45 Leica lenses.
- Lens is a recreation of Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 version 4 (1979-1990s).
- First shipment sold out instantly in February 2026.
- Lens features double Gaussian design and purple-gold coating.
Entities
Artists
- Dr. Walter Mandler
Institutions
- Mandler
- Leica