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Mandler Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 PRE-ASPH
2 stories tracked since 2 July 2026 — latest 23 Aug 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
2 July 2026 · Launch News
Mandler Teases 50mm F/1.4 PRE-ASPH for Leica M Mount
Mandler has teased the 50mm F/1.4 E46 PRE-A, a recreation of the third-generation Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 PRE-ASPH for Leica M mount. The Chinese brand confirmed development via Instagram, citing four optical revisions and five prototype rounds. No price or release date announced. Their previous 35mm F/2 sold out on launch and required multiple production runs.
23 Aug 2026 · Lens News
Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 for Leica M: specs and pricing
Mandler is about to release a 50mm f/1.4 for Leica M-mount modelled on Dr. Walter Mandler's original Summilux-M PRE-ASPH E46. Seven elements in five groups, pure spherical double-Gauss design with ED and HRI glass, 12 blades, 46mm filter thread, and a 0.5m minimum focus distance — closer than the original's 0.7m. Black aluminium version weighs 150g and prices at 1,888 RMB (around USD $280); silver copper-and-chrome runs 200g and 2,688 RMB (around USD $400). Both include 6-bit coding and an integrated retractable hood.