Modern lenses tend to be made with plastic or magnesium alloy, but Light Lens Lab has just recreated a vintage lens complete with a brass body. The Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 “Rigid” is a lens that pays homage to Leica’s 50mm F/2 Summicron V2 Rigid glass, but unlike Leica’s classic, the new optic from Lens Lab sits well under $1,000 / £798 / AU$1,603.
The Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 is an M-mount lens designed with seven elements in six groups. The manual focus lens is capable of capturing subjects as close as .7 m in front of the lens. The company says the lens uses lanthanide-infused elements and updated lens coatings for added durability.
