LAILENS | Leica M Lens | 50mm F1.1

Lailens 50mm f/1.1: The World's Smallest f/1.1 Lens? Possibly Yes.

Meet the Lailens 50mm f/1.1—an exceptionally compact and fast prime lens designed especially for Leica rangefinder enthusiasts. Weighing just under 338g, this lens is not only one of the lightest in its class but also one of the smallest full-frame f/1.1 optics available worldwide.

Crafted for timeless performance and portability, the Lailens 50mm f/1.1 succeeds its earlier “Night Owl Abyss” version with a refined design and reduced weight—shedding over 50 grams while retaining impressive speed and clarity.

Key Features:

• Blazing Fast Aperture: f/1.1 to f/16

• Ultra-Compact Design: Only 4.3cm in length

• Premium Build: All-metal construction

• Mount Options: Available in Leica M-mount (black) and L39 (silver)

• Optical Formula: 6 elements in 5 groups

• Focus Type: Manual focus with rangefinder coupling

Ideal for Leica Shooters
Designed to look and feel right at home on any Leica M-body, this lens combines classic aesthetics with modern optical performance. Its manual focus operation offers a tactile, immersive shooting experience cherished by analog and digital photographers alike.

Pricing & Availability
The black Leica M-mount version is now available for pre-order at $800. The silver L39-mount model will follow in Fall 2025.

Whether you’re shooting street, portrait, or low-light scenarios, the Lailens 50mm f/1.1 delivers character, speed, and unmatched portability.

Product Introduction:

Lailens 50mm f/1.1 Technical Specifications:

• Maximum Aperture: F1.1

• Mount: Leica M Mount

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Aperture Range: F1.1–16

• Aperture Blades: 13

• Aperture Type: De-clicked

• Image Circle: Full Frame

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7m

• Focusing Method: Rangefinder Coupling

• Lens Weight: 386g

• Lens Length: 4.3cm

• Filter Size: 52mm