Light Lens Lab’s New 35mm f/1.4 Lens

credits: Light Lens Lab

Light Lens Lab has unveiled its latest creation, the 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” for Leica M-Mount. The lens is a modern reimagining of the rare Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 double-sided aspherical lens from the late 1980s. The company says it set out to replicate the unique optical character of that original lens while improving on precision, distortion control and chromatic aberration to suit today’s high-resolution sensors.

The new 35mm f/1.4 features a nine-element, five-group optical design that includes aspherical elements in both the second and fifth groups. It also uses newly developed Extra-Low Dispersion and Achromatic glass elements to minimise distortion and maintain sharpness across the frame. Light Lens Lab says the aspherical elements are precision-molded and then hand-polished to achieve the same rendering style as the vintage Leica, while still taking advantage of modern materials and coatings. The company also incorporated lanthanide-infused glass to reproduce the iconic “classic glow” when wide open.

The aperture ranges from f/1.4 to f/16 with a 10-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh, and the lens marks the beginning of what Light Lens Lab calls its ‘High-Performance Optics Project’, a new line of lenses blending legacy design with modern performance. The 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical comes in two versions, an aluminium model in black paint or chrome for $1,399, and a limited Titanium Grey edition for $1,699. The titanium version starts shipping December 1, 2025, while the aluminium model follows on January 7, 2026.

You can see full details and sample shots on Light Lens Lab’s website here