There is a new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount from China that is a replica and a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name "Mandler" is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses. The details on the new lens can be found here:

Another Leica 35mm f/2 Cron 7-element replica from China: Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount

Mandler is expected to launch another new lens in July. In the future, they are planning to release 3-4 new lenses per year.

The Mandler 35mm f/2 lens looks very similar to the Polar Solaron-M 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here):

More pictures of the new Polar Solaron-M 35mm f/2 seven-element lens for Leica M-mount

Polar is another new lens manufacturer from China and they will soon announce their first Polar 35mm f/2 seven-element lens for Leica M-mount

Via LeicaRumors

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