Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
p.1 #1Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
There is a new finish for the Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical "11873" lens.
The High-Polished Titanium Edition is now available to order, limited to 60 units worldwide, and scheduled to ship in September 2026. Light Lens Lab will discontinue it once it is gone.
Use the link below and enter promo code FREDMIRANDA at checkout for 5% off -- saving you $100 on the Polished Titanium model!
https://lightlenslab.com/products/35mm-f-1-4-aspherical-11873?variant=46210108686570
The High-Polished Titanium Edition is now available to order, limited to 60 units worldwide, and scheduled to ship in September 2026. Light Lens Lab will discontinue it once it is gone.
Use the link below and enter promo code FREDMIRANDA at checkout for 5% off -- saving you $100 on the Polished Titanium model!
https://lightlenslab.com/products/35mm-f-1-4-aspherical-11873?variant=46210108686570
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Aug 30, 2026 at 03:03 PM
p.1 #2Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
https://youtu.be/EsRke3zGktw
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
https://youtu.be/EsRke3zGktw
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Aug 30, 2026 at 03:58 PM
p.1 #3Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
Saw this earlier this week on IG and wondered how common a finish like this was in the collector's edition realm. It looks wild. Not for me, but if I was a proper collector I may be all over this. I have a feeling LLL is going to be one of the lasting lens makers out of China.
Aug 30, 2026 at 04:19 PM
p.1 #4Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
I saw this listed on Taobao yesterday and figured it was a custom job but interesting to see it is a proper release. Not sure I like it enough to move from the "standard" titanium version though. Nice chance for those who missed out on the first version to pick one up new though.
Aug 30, 2026 at 05:21 PM
p.1 #5Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
out of curiosity - how much was the first run? If one did not like it - would there be a significant loss when reselling it here?
Aug 30, 2026 at 06:12 PM
p.1 #6Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
Might depend on whether it's really truly a one-off production run. I don't think there's enough history with LLL to answer this, and even with some of Leica's limited releases, they seemed to be available longer than originally suggested (thinking 50 Lux ASPH black chrome as one example that IIRC was supposed to only be 500 units?).
On one hand, LLL has been great for providing affordable options to access clones of lenses that are normally otherwise out of reach for everyday photographers because of the collector's demand for the originals. But considering many of their lenses have had relatively short production runs, it could mean they will also eventually become collectible due to relatively rarity. Unless they do re-releases, which I believe they just did for a few lenses. I'd prefer they do periodic re-releases than one and done, unless it's specifically something cosmetic/superficial such as polished titanium or bare brass, etc.
On one hand, LLL has been great for providing affordable options to access clones of lenses that are normally otherwise out of reach for everyday photographers because of the collector's demand for the originals. But considering many of their lenses have had relatively short production runs, it could mean they will also eventually become collectible due to relatively rarity. Unless they do re-releases, which I believe they just did for a few lenses. I'd prefer they do periodic re-releases than one and done, unless it's specifically something cosmetic/superficial such as polished titanium or bare brass, etc.
Aug 30, 2026 at 06:31 PM
p.1 #7Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
Fred Miranda wrote:
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
I had to snag one after picturing it on a glossy black paint body (like the current black MP with its chrome shutter release). Should look a bit outlandish on my SL3 Reporter in the meantime. Thanks for the discount code, which covered expedited shipping plus import duties and little more. I had cancelled my 75mm Z21 order due to the 1m MFD, so this should scratch that new M lens itch for now.
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
I had to snag one after picturing it on a glossy black paint body (like the current black MP with its chrome shutter release). Should look a bit outlandish on my SL3 Reporter in the meantime. Thanks for the discount code, which covered expedited shipping plus import duties and little more. I had cancelled my 75mm Z21 order due to the 1m MFD, so this should scratch that new M lens itch for now.
Aug 30, 2026 at 07:10 PM
p.1 #8Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
highdesertmesa wrote:
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.I had to snag one after picturing it on a glossy black paint body (like the current black MP with its chrome shutter release). Should look a bit outlandish on my SL3 Reporter in the meantime. Thanks for the discount code, which covered expedited shipping plus import duties and little more. I had cancelled my 75mm Z21 order due to the 1m MFD, so this should scratch that new M lens itch for now.
That pic confirmed for me I would not personally enjoy the finish due to it being a fingerprint magnet. Looks stellar while clean but keeping it that way is another thing to worry about. Just like my frustration with the piano black finish so many automakers have been reluctant to move on from. I wish it didn't bother me as much as it does.
Fred Miranda wrote
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
That pic confirmed for me I would not personally enjoy the finish due to it being a fingerprint magnet. Looks stellar while clean but keeping it that way is another thing to worry about. Just like my frustration with the piano black finish so many automakers have been reluctant to move on from. I wish it didn't bother me as much as it does.
Aug 30, 2026 at 07:33 PM
p.1 #9Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
highdesertmesa wrote:
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.I had to snag one after picturing it on a glossy black paint body (like the current black MP with its chrome shutter release). Should look a bit outlandish on my SL3 Reporter in the meantime. Thanks for the discount code, which covered expedited shipping plus import duties and little more. I had cancelled my 75mm Z21 order due to the 1m MFD, so this should scratch that new M lens itch for now.
If I didn't already have the regular Titanium, I'd be all over this one. It should look fantastic on the SL3 Reporter, and it's definitely one of a kind, or at least only 60 of a kind.
Fred Miranda wrote
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
If I didn't already have the regular Titanium, I'd be all over this one. It should look fantastic on the SL3 Reporter, and it's definitely one of a kind, or at least only 60 of a kind.
Aug 30, 2026 at 07:34 PM
p.1 #10Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
endergemini wrote:
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.I had to snag one after picturing it on a glossy black paint body (like the current black MP with its chrome shutter release). Should look a bit outlandish on my SL3 Reporter in the meantime. Thanks for the discount code, which covered expedited shipping plus import duties and little more. I had cancelled my 75mm Z21 order due to the 1m MFD, so this should scratch that new M lens itch for now.That pic confirmed for me I would not personally enjoy the finish due to it being a fingerprint magnet. Looks stellar while clean but keeping it that way is another thing to worry about. Just like my frustration with the piano black finish so many automakers have been reluctant to move on from. I wish it didn't bother me as much as it does.
I think for me the idea will be to get it as dirty as possible and never clean it — the unmaintained Star Wars droid look
highdesertmesa wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
I think for me the idea will be to get it as dirty as possible and never clean it — the unmaintained Star Wars droid look
Aug 30, 2026 at 08:39 PM
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p.1 #11Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
Fred Miranda wrote:
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.I had to snag one after picturing it on a glossy black paint body (like the current black MP with its chrome shutter release). Should look a bit outlandish on my SL3 Reporter in the meantime. Thanks for the discount code, which covered expedited shipping plus import duties and little more. I had cancelled my 75mm Z21 order due to the 1m MFD, so this should scratch that new M lens itch for now.If I didn't already have the regular Titanium, I'd be all over this one. It should look fantastic on the SL3 Reporter, and it's definitely one of a kind, or at least only 60 of a kind.
I was too late for the original titanium, so this was fun to get another shot at it. Camera West had a few in stock after LLL sold out of them, but I slept on it a few days too long. Someone had released a new YouTube video about the lens, and poof they were gone.
highdesertmesa wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
I was too late for the original titanium, so this was fun to get another shot at it. Camera West had a few in stock after LLL sold out of them, but I slept on it a few days too long. Someone had released a new YouTube video about the lens, and poof they were gone.
Aug 30, 2026 at 08:42 PM
p.1 #12Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
I already have the limited titanium one ... if not I'd be all over this one. Still tempting.......but.....
I have read and listened to all the reviews and YouTube of this lens and the debate of what it may replicate, I long ago came to the inclusion I don't care, I really like what the lens does and at least for me nothing else really matters since I only care about the image. The lens is a winner. Still Fred's 5% is calling !
I have read and listened to all the reviews and YouTube of this lens and the debate of what it may replicate, I long ago came to the inclusion I don't care, I really like what the lens does and at least for me nothing else really matters since I only care about the image. The lens is a winner. Still Fred's 5% is calling !
Aug 30, 2026 at 09:34 PM
p.1 #13Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
I am trying to understand what makes a titanium special over the regular offerings ? Is it the limited run or is it durability ? Does the black paint wear off that easily ?
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:27 AM
p.1 #14Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
lens_payoff_0l wrote:
I am trying to understand what makes a titanium special over the regular offerings ? Is it the limited run or is it durability ? Does the black paint wear off that easily ?
You have to try titanium to really see the difference. It feels different, and this isn't Leica's titanium-look paint over aluminum, it's real titanium metal. It's lighter than brass and not that much heavier than aluminum, but meaningfully stronger and more dent and scratch-resistant than either and more pleasant tactilely. Plus, it's a special edition if that sort of thing matters to you.
I am trying to understand what makes a titanium special over the regular offerings ? Is it the limited run or is it durability ? Does the black paint wear off that easily ?
You have to try titanium to really see the difference. It feels different, and this isn't Leica's titanium-look paint over aluminum, it's real titanium metal. It's lighter than brass and not that much heavier than aluminum, but meaningfully stronger and more dent and scratch-resistant than either and more pleasant tactilely. Plus, it's a special edition if that sort of thing matters to you.
Aug 31, 2026 at 02:20 PM
p.1 #15Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
Fred Miranda wrote:
If I didn't already have the regular Titanium, I'd be all over this one. It should look fantastic on the SL3 Reporter, and it's definitely one of a kind, or at least only 60 of a kind.
Couldn't you just break out the buffer and whip your's up to a mirror-finished shine?
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highdesertmesa wrote:
I think for me the idea will be to get it as dirty as possible and never clean it — the unmaintained Star Wars droid look
I love the visuals of that but I feel that the traditional titanium finish would grunge up even better because it's already dull and dingy to begin with.
If I didn't already have the regular Titanium, I'd be all over this one. It should look fantastic on the SL3 Reporter, and it's definitely one of a kind, or at least only 60 of a kind.
Couldn't you just break out the buffer and whip your's up to a mirror-finished shine?
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highdesertmesa wrote:
I think for me the idea will be to get it as dirty as possible and never clean it — the unmaintained Star Wars droid look
I love the visuals of that but I feel that the traditional titanium finish would grunge up even better because it's already dull and dingy to begin with.
Sep 01, 2026 at 03:53 AM
p.1 #16Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
rscheffler wrote:
Couldn't you just break out the buffer and whip your's up to a mirror-finished shine?
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I love the visuals of that but I feel that the traditional titanium finish would grunge up even better because it's already dull and dingy to begin with.
The original titanium version looks like it has some sort of coating on it versus bare textured metal. Can someone with the lens tell us for sure?
Fred Miranda wrote
If I didn't already have the regular Titanium, I'd be all over this one. It should look fantastic on the SL3 Reporter, and it's definitely one of a kind, or at least only 60 of a kind.---------------------------------------------
highdesertmesa wrote
I think for me the idea will be to get it as dirty as possible and never clean it — the unmaintained Star Wars droid lookThe original titanium version looks like it has some sort of coating on it versus bare textured metal. Can someone with the lens tell us for sure?
Sep 01, 2026 at 06:28 AM
p.1 #17Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
highdesertmesa wrote:
I think for me the idea will be to get it as dirty as possible and never clean it — the unmaintained Star Wars droid look
there's a "These aren't the droids you're looking for" joke hidden there somewhere.
I think for me the idea will be to get it as dirty as possible and never clean it — the unmaintained Star Wars droid look
there's a "These aren't the droids you're looking for" joke hidden there somewhere.
Sep 01, 2026 at 08:38 AM
p.1 #18Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
Fred Miranda wrote:
You have to try titanium to really see the difference. It feels different, and this isn't Leica's titanium-look paint over aluminum, it's real titanium metal. It's lighter than brass and not that much heavier than aluminum, but meaningfully stronger and more dent and scratch-resistant than either and more pleasant tactilely. Plus, it's a special edition if that sort of thing matters to you.
Darn it - its already OOS !
lens_payoff_0l wrote
I am trying to understand what makes a titanium special over the regular offerings ? Is it the limited run or is it durability ? Does the black paint wear off that easily ?Darn it - its already OOS !
Sep 05, 2026 at 08:04 AM
p.1 #19Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
highdesertmesa wrote:
You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.I had to snag one after picturing it on a glossy black paint body (like the current black MP with its chrome shutter release). Should look a bit outlandish on my SL3 Reporter in the meantime. Thanks for the discount code, which covered expedited shipping plus import duties and little more. I had cancelled my 75mm Z21 order due to the 1m MFD, so this should scratch that new M lens itch for now.If I didn't already have the regular Titanium, I'd be all over this one. It should look fantastic on the SL3 Reporter, and it's definitely one of a kind, or at least only 60 of a kind. I was too late for the original titanium, so this was fun to get another shot at it. Camera West had a few in stock after LLL sold out of them, but I slept on it a few days too long. Someone had released a new YouTube video about the lens, and poof they were gone.
I have no prospects of getting this lens as it is out of stock -but would you mind posting a pic of the camera and lens ? At teals I would get to see it !!
Fred Miranda wrote
highdesertmesa wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I was told they never actually planned to produce this finish, it was originally meant only for Mr. Zhou's personal use. But after seeing how the community in Singapore reacted during the SG camera con (during Bobby Tonelli's interview with him), they convinced Mr. Zhou to run a special one-off batch for the local crowd and international customers as well.You can actually see the High-Polished Titanium in that interview, it shows up starting around the 12:43 mark.
I have no prospects of getting this lens as it is out of stock -but would you mind posting a pic of the camera and lens ? At teals I would get to see it !!
Sep 05, 2026 at 08:06 AM
p.1 #20Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical High Polished Titanium
lens_payoff_0l wrote:
You have to try titanium to really see the difference. It feels different, and this isn't Leica's titanium-look paint over aluminum, it's real titanium metal. It's lighter than brass and not that much heavier than aluminum, but meaningfully stronger and more dent and scratch-resistant than either and more pleasant tactilely. Plus, it's a special edition if that sort of thing matters to you. Darn it - its already OOS !
Yes, they sold this one very quickly and told me it will not be put into production again. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece for whoever managed to order it.
Fred Miranda wrote
lens_payoff_0l wrote
I am trying to understand what makes a titanium special over the regular offerings ? Is it the limited run or is it durability ? Does the black paint wear off that easily ?Yes, they sold this one very quickly and told me it will not be put into production again. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece for whoever managed to order it.
Sep 05, 2026 at 08:32 AM