Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
p.18 #1Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
highdesertmesa wrote:
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).The Peace Lens has some really nice flares at 1.4, the same orange(more reddish though on the Peace Lens)arc like artefacts I have seen on the v2 Summilux.
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.Honestly, I've never seen worse flare from a lens than I see coming from the Mander. Given how nicely their KOB replica flares, I have to think there has been a major oversight such as incorrect matte black coatings inside the barrel, missing coatings on one or more internal elements, and/or a serious miscalculation with the optics.
All the recent replicas/hommages are welcome since not long ago, interesting lenses were quite scarce on top of being disregarded and now there are so many and people are receptive to it, It’s very cool since, furthermore it begins to spawn some original design.
I’m still bothered that old habits die hard, even those manufacturers that do some of these replicas are afraid of their inherent flaws, the reason we want them, I’m tired to read we suppressed the flares it’s better now and the bokeh is creamy(no it’s not and I don’t want it to be).
I do agree with you though, those flares are not pretty, I was just pointing at the fact that if maybe they embraced the flaws of the design they replicate, it wouldn’t look so bad, maybe the full blown flares would be more beautiful than those half suppressed feats.
I feel that Peace Optics understand that, or they did for their Steel Rim and Summilux. And I think those two models are the best of the lot for now.
Sonnar-7 wrote
highdesertmesa wrote
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.
All the recent replicas/hommages are welcome since not long ago, interesting lenses were quite scarce on top of being disregarded and now there are so many and people are receptive to it, It’s very cool since, furthermore it begins to spawn some original design.
I’m still bothered that old habits die hard, even those manufacturers that do some of these replicas are afraid of their inherent flaws, the reason we want them, I’m tired to read we suppressed the flares it’s better now and the bokeh is creamy(no it’s not and I don’t want it to be).
I do agree with you though, those flares are not pretty, I was just pointing at the fact that if maybe they embraced the flaws of the design they replicate, it wouldn’t look so bad, maybe the full blown flares would be more beautiful than those half suppressed feats.
I feel that Peace Optics understand that, or they did for their Steel Rim and Summilux. And I think those two models are the best of the lot for now.
Nov 10, 2026 at 09:54 AM
p.18 #2Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
DandA123 wrote:
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).The Peace Lens has some really nice flares at 1.4, the same orange(more reddish though on the Peace Lens)arc like artefacts I have seen on the v2 Summilux.
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.I have often heard and read that the Peace lens more closely replicates the optical signature of the Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph V2/V3 than the Mandler. I hope to be able to test the Peace lens in the near future.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.
The Peace Lens has 12 blades though.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
Sonnar-7 wrote
highdesertmesa wrote
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.
The Peace Lens has 12 blades though.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
Nov 10, 2026 at 09:57 AM
p.18 #3Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
Took the rest of the week off to take advantage of the holiday so I'm gonna go out with the Mandler and Peace Lens 50mm v2 to do some comparisons. I gotta see if this flaring is a deal breaker for me because I really enjoy everything else about the lens.
Nov 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
p.18 #4Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
Sonnar-7 wrote:
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).The Peace Lens has some really nice flares at 1.4, the same orange(more reddish though on the Peace Lens)arc like artefacts I have seen on the v2 Summilux.
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.I have often heard and read that the Peace lens more closely replicates the optical signature of the Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph V2/V3 than the Mandler. I hope to be able to test the Peace lens in the near future.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.The Peace Lens has 12 blades though.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
The Peace lens steel rim replica is extremely close to the Leica original except being slightly lower in contrast. It doesn't surprise me that their 50mm f1.4 pre asph replica is also close optically to the Ver 2 Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph. I keep reading the Peace lens 50mm f1.4 has 10 blades not 12 so not sure which is correct unless they changed something midway through it production.
DandA123 wrote
Sonnar-7 wrote
highdesertmesa wrote
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
The Peace lens steel rim replica is extremely close to the Leica original except being slightly lower in contrast. It doesn't surprise me that their 50mm f1.4 pre asph replica is also close optically to the Ver 2 Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph. I keep reading the Peace lens 50mm f1.4 has 10 blades not 12 so not sure which is correct unless they changed something midway through it production.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
p.18 #5Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
ByChrisJones wrote:
Took the rest of the week off to take advantage of the holiday so I'm gonna go out with the Mandler and Peace Lens 50mm v2 to do some comparisons. I gotta see if this flaring is a deal breaker for me because I really enjoy everything else about the lens.
I am really looking forward to this comparison!
Took the rest of the week off to take advantage of the holiday so I'm gonna go out with the Mandler and Peace Lens 50mm v2 to do some comparisons. I gotta see if this flaring is a deal breaker for me because I really enjoy everything else about the lens.
I am really looking forward to this comparison!
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
p.18 #6Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
Sonnar-7 wrote:
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).The Peace Lens has some really nice flares at 1.4, the same orange(more reddish though on the Peace Lens)arc like artefacts I have seen on the v2 Summilux.
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.I have often heard and read that the Peace lens more closely replicates the optical signature of the Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph V2/V3 than the Mandler. I hope to be able to test the Peace lens in the near future.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.The Peace Lens has 12 blades though.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
Just for additional clarification - the Leica 50/1.4 vII has 12 aperture blades, the successor version 50/1.4 vIII has only 9.
DandA123 wrote
Sonnar-7 wrote
highdesertmesa wrote
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
Just for additional clarification - the Leica 50/1.4 vII has 12 aperture blades, the successor version 50/1.4 vIII has only 9.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:42 AM
p.18 #7Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
retrofocus wrote:
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).The Peace Lens has some really nice flares at 1.4, the same orange(more reddish though on the Peace Lens)arc like artefacts I have seen on the v2 Summilux.
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.I have often heard and read that the Peace lens more closely replicates the optical signature of the Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph V2/V3 than the Mandler. I hope to be able to test the Peace lens in the near future.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.The Peace Lens has 12 blades though.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.Just for additional clarification - the Leica 50/1.4 vII has 12 aperture blades, the successor version 50/1.4 vIII has only 9.
Not sure where you got that information, but my 50/1.4 V3 has 12 blades for sure.
Sonnar-7 wrote
DandA123 wrote
Sonnar-7 wrote
highdesertmesa wrote
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
Not sure where you got that information, but my 50/1.4 V3 has 12 blades for sure.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM
p.18 #8Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
DandA123 wrote:
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).The Peace Lens has some really nice flares at 1.4, the same orange(more reddish though on the Peace Lens)arc like artefacts I have seen on the v2 Summilux.
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.I have often heard and read that the Peace lens more closely replicates the optical signature of the Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph V2/V3 than the Mandler. I hope to be able to test the Peace lens in the near future.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.The Peace Lens has 12 blades though.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.The Peace lens steel rim replica is extremely close to the Leica original except being slightly lower in contrast. It doesn't surprise me that their 50mm f1.4 pre asph replica is also close optically to the Ver 2 Leica 50mm f1.4 pre asph. I keep reading the Peace lens 50mm f1.4 has 10 blades not 12 so not sure which is correct unless they changed something midway through it production.
Just counted mine, it's 12 for me
Sonnar-7 wrote
DandA123 wrote
Sonnar-7 wrote
highdesertmesa wrote
Finally a direct comparison of both the Leica and the Mander shooting into the light at f/1.4. Mandler flare is out of control compared to the Leica (starting at 5:20 mark in the video).
I feel it’s still the best replica as for now.
Interestingly the Peace lens has only 10 aperture blades compared compared to the 12 found in both the Mandler and Leica.
Artizlab's own version of the Leica version 2, which looks cosmetically identical to the Peace Ver 2 lens, has 12 apature blades but have no idea if it's optical signature is more like the Peace lens or the Mandler.
I don’t own a Summilux but I feel their Steel Rim and 50mm 1.4 e43 are so very close of the original based on what I have seen.
Just counted mine, it's 12 for me
Nov 10, 2026 at 12:07 PM
p.18 #9Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
The 11891 ASPH has 9 blades and the most current “close focus” version went with 11 blades.
Nov 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
p.18 #10Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
It doesn't happen often, or often enough, but this one had me from the first sentence, and the lead-in images too. The thought occurs that this genre of lens (deliberately leaving that one open for interpretation) rewards low light and care with composition. I don't think it's a do-all lens the way many want a 50mm to perform. And for sure if you want to point a lens at the sun for brownie points or to neg the lens, get a GM or L or S or SL. It's an artistic tool, like the predecessor was.
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Nov 10, 2026 at 01:02 PM
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p.18 #11Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
This whole thread just makes me appreciate Peace Optics more. I wish we had a better way to purchase their replicas stateside.
I also hope they make an 50/1 Noct replica. Then I could sell my actually 50/1 Noct v2 and bank 3k or so. I really don’t care if it’s a Leica or not if the images are nearly identical. But I have no interest in a “replica.”
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I also hope they make an 50/1 Noct replica. Then I could sell my actually 50/1 Noct v2 and bank 3k or so. I really don’t care if it’s a Leica or not if the images are nearly identical. But I have no interest in a “replica.”
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Nov 10, 2026 at 01:52 PM
p.18 #12Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
There is one called Voigtlander 50mm f1.1
Nov 10, 2026 at 02:38 PM
p.18 #13Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
To eliminate confusion here is my list of 50mm lenses with a Leica part number (if Leica) and description and number of aperture blades. In no particular order and of course others exist that are not on this list, but I can personally attest to the facts below excluding my LTM 50 lenses:
50/1.4 close focus #11728 11 blades
APO 50/2.0 #11141 11 blades
50/0.95 Noctilux #11602 11 blades
50/1.0 Noctilux V4 #11822 10 blades
50/1.2 Noctilux Reissue #11686 16 blades
50/2.0 Rigid #SOSIC 10 blades
50/1.4 Pre-ASPH V3 #11868 12 blades
50/1.4 1959 reissue #11714 12 blades
LLL 50/1.2 1966 14 blades
LLL 50/2.0 Rigid V1 10 blades
LLL 50/2.0 SPII Speed Panchro 8 blades
LLL 50/2.0 Elcan 10 blades
LLL 50/1.5 Z21 10 blades
LLL 50/2.0 RC SP2 Rigid SPII 8 blades
LLL 50/1.9 Rigid Super ZS6 LC 6 Element 11 blades
VM APO 50/2.0 Lanthar 12 blades
VM APO 50/3.5 Lanthar Type 1 10 blades
Mandler 50/1.4 pre-ASPH 12 blades
Whew, the list was longer than I had imagined when I started.
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50/1.4 close focus #11728 11 blades
APO 50/2.0 #11141 11 blades
50/0.95 Noctilux #11602 11 blades
50/1.0 Noctilux V4 #11822 10 blades
50/1.2 Noctilux Reissue #11686 16 blades
50/2.0 Rigid #SOSIC 10 blades
50/1.4 Pre-ASPH V3 #11868 12 blades
50/1.4 1959 reissue #11714 12 blades
LLL 50/1.2 1966 14 blades
LLL 50/2.0 Rigid V1 10 blades
LLL 50/2.0 SPII Speed Panchro 8 blades
LLL 50/2.0 Elcan 10 blades
LLL 50/1.5 Z21 10 blades
LLL 50/2.0 RC SP2 Rigid SPII 8 blades
LLL 50/1.9 Rigid Super ZS6 LC 6 Element 11 blades
VM APO 50/2.0 Lanthar 12 blades
VM APO 50/3.5 Lanthar Type 1 10 blades
Mandler 50/1.4 pre-ASPH 12 blades
Whew, the list was longer than I had imagined when I started.
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Nov 10, 2026 at 02:47 PM
p.18 #14Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
philip_pj wrote:
It doesn't happen often, or often enough, but this one had me from the first sentence, and the lead-in images too. The thought occurs that this genre of lens (deliberately leaving that one open for interpretation) rewards low light and care with composition. I don't think it's a do-all lens the way many want a 50mm to perform. And for sure if you want to point a lens at the sun for brownie points or to neg the lens, get a GM or L or S or SL. It's an artistic tool, like the predecessor was.
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Am I taking your statement the wrong way or are you saying I'm criticizing the flare of this this lens for some below board reason? You think I want "brownie points"? From whom and for what reason? If flare performance isn't important to lens buying decisions, why do all reviewers, including Fred, perform flare tests and analyze the results?
My summary would be: If you're willing to ignore the extremely poor flare performance of this lens, then you'll be happy with it. If not, don't buy it. I actually own the lens and am waiting for a replacement copy, so if anything, I should have a bias toward favoring this lens.
You don't need to defend the Mander 50's performance by throwing shade (pun).
It doesn't happen often, or often enough, but this one had me from the first sentence, and the lead-in images too. The thought occurs that this genre of lens (deliberately leaving that one open for interpretation) rewards low light and care with composition. I don't think it's a do-all lens the way many want a 50mm to perform. And for sure if you want to point a lens at the sun for brownie points or to neg the lens, get a GM or L or S or SL. It's an artistic tool, like the predecessor was.
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Am I taking your statement the wrong way or are you saying I'm criticizing the flare of this this lens for some below board reason? You think I want "brownie points"? From whom and for what reason? If flare performance isn't important to lens buying decisions, why do all reviewers, including Fred, perform flare tests and analyze the results?
My summary would be: If you're willing to ignore the extremely poor flare performance of this lens, then you'll be happy with it. If not, don't buy it. I actually own the lens and am waiting for a replacement copy, so if anything, I should have a bias toward favoring this lens.
You don't need to defend the Mander 50's performance by throwing shade (pun).
Nov 10, 2026 at 02:48 PM
p.18 #15Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
All wide open.
A bit off topic, but picked up a Z7ii last week and green box manual focus confirmation works much better than expected.
A7RiiiA no added sharpening or contrast
A7RiiiA minimal sharpening && contrast
Z7ii minimal sharpening
Z7ii minimal sharpening && contrast
A bit off topic, but picked up a Z7ii last week and green box manual focus confirmation works much better than expected.
A7RiiiA no added sharpening or contrast
A7RiiiA minimal sharpening && contrast
Z7ii minimal sharpening
Z7ii minimal sharpening && contrast
Nov 10, 2026 at 03:04 PM
p.18 #16Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
stgrove wrote:
To eliminate confusion here is my list of 50mm lenses with a Leica part number (if Leica) and description and number of aperture blades. In no particular order and of course others exist that are not on this list, but I can personally attest to the facts below excluding my LTM 50 lenses:
50/1.4 close focus #11728 11 blades
APO 50/2.0 #11141 11 blades
50/0.95 Noctilux #11602 10 blades
50/1.0 Noctilux V4 #11822 10 blades
50/1.2 Noctilux Reissue #11686 16 blades
50/2.0 Rigid #SOSIC 10 blades
50/1.4 Pre-ASPH V3 #11868 12 blades
50/1.4 1959 reissue #11714 12 blades
LLL 50/1.2 1966 14 blades
LLL 50/2.0 Rigid V1 10 blades
LLL 50/2.0...Show more →
One correction.
To eliminate confusion here is my list of 50mm lenses with a Leica part number (if Leica) and description and number of aperture blades. In no particular order and of course others exist that are not on this list, but I can personally attest to the facts below excluding my LTM 50 lenses:
50/1.4 close focus #11728 11 blades
APO 50/2.0 #11141 11 blades
50/0.95 Noctilux #11602 10 blades
50/1.0 Noctilux V4 #11822 10 blades
50/1.2 Noctilux Reissue #11686 16 blades
50/2.0 Rigid #SOSIC 10 blades
50/1.4 Pre-ASPH V3 #11868 12 blades
50/1.4 1959 reissue #11714 12 blades
LLL 50/1.2 1966 14 blades
LLL 50/2.0 Rigid V1 10 blades
LLL 50/2.0...Show more →
One correction.
Nov 10, 2026 at 03:41 PM
p.18 #17Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
Thanks rodenmg. I corrected it to 11 blades. Guess I can no longer count properly.🤔
Nov 10, 2026 at 04:13 PM
p.18 #18Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
stgrove wrote:
Thanks rodenmg. I corrected it to 11 blades. Guess I can no longer count properly.🤔
My pleasure. I'll take any opportunity I can to look into this piece of magic glass.
Thanks rodenmg. I corrected it to 11 blades. Guess I can no longer count properly.🤔
My pleasure. I'll take any opportunity I can to look into this piece of magic glass.
Nov 10, 2026 at 04:57 PM
p.18 #19Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
rodenmg wrote:
My pleasure. I'll take any opportunity I can to look into this piece of magic glass.
Understand, but looking through it even more enticing, no?😏
stgrove wrote
Thanks rodenmg. I corrected it to 11 blades. Guess I can no longer count properly.🤔Understand, but looking through it even more enticing, no?😏
Nov 10, 2026 at 05:16 PM
p.18 #20Mandler 50mm f/1.4 Summilux pre-asph E46 (V3)
Yes, they sent me a replacement, and I received it yesterday. They’ve fixed the issue, and the new lens now locks securely onto my M11, just as it should. Glad they were able to sort it out.
I’ll share some more sample shots when I get a chance.
emanuelex wrote:
Same problem, they shipped another copy which seems to be fine.
I just tested it and my copy also can't lock onto the camera. The lens does not lock securely onto the camera body. I can rotate and remove the lens without pressing the lens release button on the camera.
More test images on M11.
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002464.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002466.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002468.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002469.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002474.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002475.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002476.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002477.jpg
I’ll share some more sample shots when I get a chance.
emanuelex wrote:
Same problem, they shipped another copy which seems to be fine.
ieei.liu wrote
specLegacy wrote
Edit: My copy also does not fully lock onto the camera. The hole for the locking pin is just a touch too small. The camera's pin only goes into the lens as much as the chamfer allows. It does hold the lens in place, but does not represent great quality controlMore test images on M11.
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002464.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002466.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002468.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002469.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002474.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002475.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002476.jpg
https://gallery.ieei.org/playground/Album/mandler_50mm_1.4/20261031/L1002477.jpg
Nov 10, 2026 at 08:56 PM