News and updates

Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 "Z21" Annoucement

Hello Everyone,  We would like to share updates regarding the continued development of our “Z21” series. Credit: Jonas Rask June 05, 2026 — Following the release and ongoing research behind the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 “Z21,” we are proud to announce the development and production of the Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 “Z21." This...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 "Rigid-ZS6" Announcement, Rigid Series Annoucement

Hello Everyone, With our continued commitment to the research and development of legacy and vintage optics, we are pleased to announce the upcoming release of the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 “Rigid-ZS6.”This release also marks the continuation and expansion of the Light Lens Lab “Rigid” Project. Prototype Illustration, final production verison will be revised in...

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” Production Annoucement

Hello Everyone,  After extensive testing throughout 2023 and the completion of multiple optical prototypes, we are pleased to announce that development of the Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 "SP-II" has reached its final prototype stage and is now ready for production. Production of the 75mm f/2 "SP-II" will commence following the completion of our current...

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Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical "11873" Available For Pre-order

Hello Everyone, We are pleased to announce the availability of the Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873.” Pre-orders will open on November 8th, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. EST. Production is in its final stages, with deliveries for the pre-order period expected between December 2025 and January 2026. Key Features A Faithful Homage:One of the...

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Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 "Aspherical" in Production

Hello Everyone,   After two years of continuous development and refinement, we are pleased to announce that production of the Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical "11873" has officially begun. The lens will be available for order in the last quarter of 2025.   A prototype of the 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” was first completed...

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Film Project VI: Peel-Apart Film

Hello Everyone,  We are pleased to share the latest progress on our ongoing film development initiatives. As we move toward the end of the year, we have made some progress in preparing for large-scale production.   Facility Renovation and Production Capacity Our facility is currently undergoing renovation to accommodate film production at an industrial capacity....

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Film Project Update IV: Finishing And Packaging

Hello Everyone,  We want to bring updates to our film projects. As summer has progressed, we have made several progress in preparation of our film project. One of our main goals is to manufacture our components in-house, including film canisters, spools, backing paper, and packaging, by developing our own equipment and processes. Your browser does not support...

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Film Project Update III - New Emulsion, 2025 Goals

Hello Everyone,   We want to continue with our film project updates. We are currently refining our third iteration of tabular grain emulsion. We successfully formulated and stabilized our third iteration of tabular grain emulsion. This emulsion features a finer grain structure and improved film speed of ASA 125, along with the integration of an...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 "Z21" Now Available

Hello Everyone,    We are excited to announce that the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 "Z21" is now available for order!   **Details about the 50mm f/1.5 Z21**  Homage to the legendary 50mm f/1.5 "S21"  Closely follows the original element design and performance characteristics with improvements in contrast and line transfer. Six elements in a...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 Production Progress

Hello Everyone,  We are excited to share the current progress of our upcoming 50mm f/1.5 "Z21" lens. The production is nearing completion and is progressing positively. We plan to continue production throughout the summer of 2025. Lens Specification is as follows:  Design frame coverage: 135 Full Frame (24mm x 36mm) Number of lenses/assemblies: 6 Elements...

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Film Project Update II - Automation

Hello Everyone,    We want to provide you with an update on our progress in film development, specifically focusing on our automation processes.   With this update, we are concentrating on film manufacturing automation units. Our proprietary machine allow us to be fully self-sufficient, and delivery a higher-quality standard than our previously experimental film emulsion....

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 "Z21" in Production Stage

Hello Everyone,    We are excited to announce that the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 "Z21" is now in production stage. A prototype has been completed and has arrived in North America for testing. This prototype is also available for reviewers worldwide. After several iterations, the current version has shown excellent results, with its rendering...

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Film Project Update I

Hello Everyone, We have successfully tested, processed, and scanned the second test roll of our film project. Please note that the anti-halation layer coating has not yet been applied to this test roll. We will continue developing anti-halation layer while also conducting further research and development for our next batch of test roll using an...

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Film Project Announcement

Hello Everyone, Happy Lunar New Year! We are excited to announce that, to celebrate this special occasion, we will begin researching, developing, and producing photographic and cinematic films. Our initial research has yielded promising results. Our first emulsion test indicates that our black-and-white T-Grain silver halide structure research has succeeded. We conducted a test shot...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "Rigid" Announcement

Hello everyone, We proudly announce our development of the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "Rigid." Prototype copies have been produced for further testing and are available for review testing. The lens is now in production and will be available for order.  Our initial testing shows excellent results, with rendering and performance displaying close similarities to...

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Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 "Eight Element" in Stainless Steel Limited Edition

Hello Everyone,  We are excited to announce the release of Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 Eight Element in Stainless Steel Limited Edition.  Information are as follows: Recreation of the famous 35mm f/2 V1. Body construction will mark our first-time use of the material SUS316 Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel, with matching accessories also made with SUS316 Stainless...

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Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” Now Available

Hello Everyone,We are proud to announce that Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 "Nine Element" has completed the prototype stage. The lens is in production, and it is now available to order. A prototype has been made and arrived in North America for testing. It is now available to loan to potential reviewers. The prototype lens is currently being...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 in Titanium Limited Edition Available

Hello Everyone,  Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce that Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 in Titanium Grey Limited Edition will be available to order.  Information are as follows:  Recreation of the famous and sought-after 50mm f/2 on the KE-7A kit. The new 50mm f/2 in Titanium Grey will feature a titanium alloy body construction,...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 "S21", and S21 Series Development Announcement

Hello Everyone,  As we develop optical excellence, we will continue our interest in vintage and legendary optics. Thus, we proudly announce our development of the 50mm f/1.5 “S21”.  Our initial theoretical statistics and performance show excellent results. The MTF chart displays a performance similar to the original MTF. Our aim is to continue developing our lens...

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 "SP-II" in Prototype Stage, “SP-II” Series Development

Hello Everyone, We proudly announce the 75mm f/2 “SP-II” is now in prototype stage, a prototype copy has been produced for further testing and refinement before production and reviews. Due to popularity, we also excitedly announce our continue expansion of our “SP-II” series, we will be developing “SP-II” in several focal lengths. This includes: 21mm...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" Production Update

Hello Everyone,  With much anticipation, we have begun shipping our 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" to existing 2024 pre-order customers.  Customer will be notified via email on the remaining balance, and we will commence our shipments once the production is completed. We aim to complete all pre-orders by mid-late 2024, ahead of previously mentioned end of 2024...

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Light Lens Lab M-L Mount Adapter with Close Focus Helicoid Now Available

Hello Everyone,  With the popularity of L-mount technology, cameras and lenses, we excitedly announce that our M-L mount adapter with close focus helicoid is now available to order.  Features:  Revised design of existing adapters. The built-in focus helicoid manually rotates to decrease the lens' minimal focus distance.   Infinity Locks to ensure more accurate focusing at...

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Light lens Lab 50mm f/2 Rigid-SP II Pre-Order Announcement

Hello Everyone! Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 Rigid-SPII is now available for Pre-Order. The lens features 50mm f/2 Speed Panchro II optical block house in Type Two "Rigid" 50mm f/2 body. Features: Recreation of the famous SPII II 50mm f/2 Cinema Lens from the 1940s. Full brass body in classic 50mm f/2 "Rigid" format. Elements are...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 "1966" Reviews / Product Update

Hello Everyone!   A prototype version of Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 "1966" has arrived in North America for testing, and it is available to loan to any potential reviewers in North America. The prototype lens received positive reviews from the Leica Society International and Macfilos: Reviewed on Macfilos by Ed Schwartzreich. We will begin shipping on a gradual basis...

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Light Lens Lab Collapsible Eight Element Product Update

Hello Everyone,  As an innovative product, the 35mm f/2 Collapsible Eight Element received positive reviews on its unique size and performance. As we received feed back from customers, our aim of customer satisfaction is our priority. With popular demand, we announce the release of A42 lens hood for the Collapsible Eight Element. The E39 clip-on...

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Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2 ASPH in Development

Hello Everyone,  Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2 ASPH is currently in early development stage. Projected MTF, lens body design has been modelled. Please signup our newsletters for all future updates.  Photos: Initial lens design: Projected initial MTF and lens optical formula: Thank you for your support! 

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 "SP II" Update I

Hello everyone,  We continued with our development progress of the 75mm f/2 “SP II”. An initial lens design as been modeled and projected MTF graph has been updated. Photos:  Updated MTF graph:  Video:  Your browser does not support our video.  Thank you for your support! 

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Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 "11873" Update

Hello everyone,  We continued to provide updates to our upcoming 35mm f/1.4 ASPH “11873”.  Two working prototypes have completed and assembled, one in aluminum body version, and one in brass body verison. The two lenses are currently under tolerance and optical performance testing. The lens will be available in the following finish:  Aluminum Black Paint...

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Light Lens Lab Seagull TLR Upgrade Project Update III

Hello everyone,  We continued to release more updates and improvements regarding Seagull TLR Upgrade project. We have retrofitted a prototype Seagull Camera with the latest planned upgrades.  We are developing a newly retrofitted film door in order to maximize the film’s rendering quality by having film placed in a more flat surface against the optics. We...

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Light Lens Lab Seagull Upgrade Project Update II

Hello Everyone! The Seagull Twin-Lens Reflex Camera Upgrade project has reached its prototype stage. A complete prototype camera has been retrofitted and currently undergone further testing.Due to the popularity of panoramic photography, we are researching methods of changing the seagull camera's internal mechanism. The modifications would allow the camera to photograph in 24x60 format. The...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "SP II" in Black Now Available

Hello everyone, Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 Speed Panchro II in Black Paint and Black Paint with Brassing finish is now available for pre-order.  Recreation of the famous Speed Panchro II 50mm f/2 Cinema Lens from the 1940s. Full brass body elements are made in-house with lanthanide element infused. Fully compatible with all M-Mount cameras....

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" in Production II

Hello Everyone! We continue to provide progress updates on the upcoming 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966". The estimated delivery time for the first pre-order round is Q3/Q4 of 2023.There will be a second round of pre-orders. Please sign up for notifications for availability dates. The second round of pre-orders will have an estimated delivery date of...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "SP II" in Bare Brass Finish

Hello Everyone!  We proudly announce a new bare brass finish to the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 Speed Panchro. Each Bare Brass Speed Panchro II's body is manually selected to perfection from the machining and polishing process to create an even, smooth and polished surface. The body then undergoes a nano-resistance coating process to ensure...

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Light Lens Lab Behind the Scenes!

Hello Everyone! Our Company founder, Mr. Zhou has graciously provided some behind the scenes footage of our production!  Hope you enjoy the video! Thank you for your continued support with Light Lens Lab!  Photo and videos of are production area:  Collimator for testing lens at infinity: Manual fine-polishing of focusing helicoid for a smoother user experience. This...

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Information Regarding Discontinuation of Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2

Hello Everyone!  Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 has been a staple to our company, as it offers a special rendering in a solid body. However it is a unique product that the elements requires a highly-specialized manual grinding and polishing process. We regret to inform that after consideration, we have made the decisions to discontinue...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 SPII Now Available

Hello Everyone! I am pleased to announce the pre-order for the 50mm f/2 "SP II" Recreation of the famous SP II 50mm f/2 Cinema Lens from the 1940s. Full brass body elements are made in-house with lanthanide element infused. Fully compatible with all M-Mount cameras. A removable UV filter is integrated into the lens. Lenses are...

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Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 ASPH "11873" in Early Design Stage

Hello Everyone!  Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 ASPH "11873" is currently in early design phase. No scheduled availability date and pricing at the moment.  Videos: Your browser does not support our video.   Your browser does not support our video.   Your browser does not support our video.    Thank you everyone for your support! ...

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Light Lens Lab Seagull Upgrade Project Update

Hello everyone!   Light Lens Lab Seagull Upgrade Project is in prototyping phase. The current prototype undergoes optical testing on film and digital cameras. Prototype camera for testing optical performance: Your browser does not support our video. First prototype completed with multi-coated elements:  Your browser does not support our video.   Camera Body undergone re-painting during...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "SP II" Update II

  Hello Everyone! Several prominent camera reviewers have sent and reviewed two prototypes of the upcoming 50mm f/2 "SP II." A small change to the initial production of the lens. We will now include both styles of focusing handles with the lens purchase. The lens will be available for purchase in April of 2023. A listing...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 in Production

Hello Everyone! Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" is currently in production. The first pre-order's estimated delivery date is August/September of 2023. There will be a second round of pre-orders. Please sign up for notifications for availability dates. The second round of pre-orders will have an estimated delivery date of 2024. Production photos and...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "SP II" Update

Hi everyone! A small batch of eight 50mm f/2 "SP II" lenses were made before the factory going on break during Chinese New Year Holiday. These lenses were sent to initial testers in China!   Announcement on pricing and availability to Western customers will be released after CNY holidays!   Photo/Videos of the production lenses:  Video:  Your browser does...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "SP II" In Production

Hello Everyone! Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "SP II" is now in production. The lens will be available for order after the Chinese New Year.The lens will be available in Chrome and High-Gloss Black Paint (Available at a later time) No price has been given as of yet, but the estimate is higher than 50mm...

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Light Lens Lab Seagull TLR Upgrade Project

  Hello everyone! As the oldest camera manufacturer in China, Shanghai Seagull Camera has been synonymous with Chinese photographic history and pride. We excitedly announce the development of the Seagull Twin-Lens-Reflex camera upgrade program. The seagull upgrade project will apply to Seagull 4 TLR cameras and their variations. Upgrade includes: Upgrading the 75mm f/3.5 lens...

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH in Titanium and Brass

Hello Everyone!Parts of the 50mm f/1.2 ASPH in Titanium and Brass Body prototype have been made. A prototype lens will soon be completed. Photos:   Video of the assembled Titanium body: Your browser does not support our video.   Thank you for your support! 

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 in LTM mount now available

  Hello everyone!  Light Lens Lab is officially releasing the 50mm f/2 in Leica Thread Mount (LTM/L39).  Available in the following finishes: Chrome Black Paint Specification:  Native LTM Mount Lens Aperture: f/2 to f/16 Ultrastigmat design, four elements in four groups 10-Blade Aperture Diaphragm with Uniform Half-Stop Exposure Increments  Focus Range: 2.5 ft. - ∞...

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