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 most celebrated and sought-after lens in photographic history, the 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” faithfully pays homages to the original double-aspherical optical concept while bringing modern advancements in rendering precision, distortion control, and chromatic aberration reduction.
Enhanced Optical Performance:
Optimized for contemporary high-resolution sensors, utilizing precision-molded and manually polished aspherical elements to deliver exceptional sharpness and tonal accuracy.
Advanced Materials:
Employs newly developed Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) and Achromatic elements, together with a refined aspherical surface, to minimize distortion and diffraction across the frame.
Signature Rendering:
Maintains the classic and sought-after “glow” characteristic at f/1.4 through the use of lanthanide-infused optical glass.
Comprehensive In-House Production:
Every mechanical and optical component is designed, manufactured, and assembled entirely in-house, ensuring consistent quality and craftsmanship.
Specifications
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Focal Length: 35mm
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Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame (24×36mm)
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Optical Design: 9 elements in 5 groups (aspherical elements in groups 2 and 5)
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Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7 m (rangefinder-coupled)
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Aperture Range: f/1.4–f/16, 10 blades, preset diaphragm with half-stop lock settings
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Mount: Leica M-Mount
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Filter Thread: E46
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Lens Hood: Clip-on 12587
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Weight:
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Aluminum: 278 g
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Titanium: 300 g
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Pricing and Availability
The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” will be available at MSRP:
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USD $1,399 – Aluminum (Black Paint / Chrome Finishes)
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USD $1,699 – Titanium Grey Limited Edition
Exclude any tax and duties
Shipping Schedule:
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Titanium Grey Limited Edition: Begins December 1st, 2025
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Aluminum Black Paint / Chrome Finishes: Begin January 7th, 2026
Pre-Order Notice for Titanium Limited Edition
Following community feedback, we have lifted the previous limit of 300 units for the standard versions.
However, due to the complexity of machining titanium components, production of the Titanium Grey Limited Edition will remain limited.
Pre-orders for the Titanium Grey Limited Edition will close on November 21st, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. EST.
Future availability will depend on production capacity, as we will produce the quantity required for pre-order fulfillment at this time.
Included Accessories
For Black Paint and Chrome Finishes:
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Leather lens pouch
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Matching front and rear caps
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Matching 12587 lens hood (material/finish)
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Box and documentation
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1-year Light Lens Lab warranty
For Titanium Limited Edition:
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Matching front and rear caps
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Aluminum Black Paint 12587 lens hood
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Titanium E46 lens hood
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Grey leather lens pouch
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Box and documentation
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1-year Light Lens Lab warranty
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Exclusive E46 UV Filter in Titanium (available during pre-order period only, until 11/21/2025)
A New Chapter in Optical Innovation
The development of the 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” has provided invaluable experience and technical insight, forming the foundation for our High-Performance Optics Project—a new line dedicated to achieving the highest levels of optical precision and image quality. The 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical "11873" represents a fusion of classic optical character with modern performance standards. Light Lens Lab will continue advancing both our legacy-inspired designs and new high-performance projects, striving to define the next era of optical excellence.
Pre-order link can be found on our product page: Pre-order
Photos, we will update our photos with proper product photos in our product page as soon as possible:
Titanium Limited Edition:
Black Paint Prototype:
Chrome Prototype Photos:
Lens Front Ring Finalized during our finalization of the production:
Sample Images:
Shot my Mlee, Camera: Fujifilm GFX 100S
Taken by 何脑斯Noise, Film: Kodak 5207
Taken on Leica M11
Thank you for your continued support throughout our journey to recreate and advance legendary optical designs. We look forward to serving our valued customers, and we look forward to share more of our research and development soon!