{"id":461905,"date":"2026-06-05T06:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/461905\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T06:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:10:19","slug":"light-lens-lab-75mm-f-1-5-z21-prime-has-an-entirely-original-optical-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/461905\/","title":{"rendered":"Light Lens Lab 75mm f\/1.5 &#8216;Z21&#8217; Prime Has An Entirely Original Optical Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/light-lens-lab-75-featured-800x420.jpg\" alt=\"A camera lens with a black body and silver focus rings is shown from above on a white background. The glass elements reflect light, and text around the lens edge reads \u201cTYPE Z1 LIGHT LENS LAB.\u201d.\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857812\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Light Lens Lab has unveiled the 75mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21,\u201d a new manual focus mid-telephoto portrait prime lens for Leica M-Mount. <\/p>\n<p>The new fast prime lens builds upon Light Lens Lab\u2019s success with the <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2025\/07\/05\/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-1-5-z21-review-a-parisian-delight\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">50mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21\u201d<\/a> last year, a lens PetaPixel described as charming and full of beautiful character. <\/p>\n<p>However, unlike the 50mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21,\u201d which accurately recreated a very rare, expensive P. Angenieux S21 50mm f\/1.5 lens from the 1950s, the new 75mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21\u201d does not pay homage or accurately recreate an existing lens. This is an all-new optical design developed exclusively by Light Lens Lab, created through the company\u2019s study of the \u201cZ21\u201d rendering signature and character. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis lens represents an important milestone for Light Lens Lab,\u201d Light Lens Lab says.<\/p>\n<p>The lens has a fairly simple optical design comprising six elements across four groups. Although not directly inspired by existing lenses, the 75mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21\u201d features a Lanthanide-infused optical element, as does the 50mm f\/1.5. Its focus range goes from one meter to infinity, and it has a 10-bladed aperture diaphragm. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_4923-Edit-800x420.jpg\" alt=\"A black and silver camera lens with focus and aperture rings, engraved distance and f-stop markings, and &quot;LIGHT LENS LAB&quot; text on the lower part, shown against a white background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857811\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_5076-800x615.jpg\" alt=\"A camera lens with silver and black detailing is placed on a dark surface. Part of a white paper with partial text is visible in the lower right corner of the image.\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857810\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The lens is approximately 71 millimeters (2.8 inches) long, accepts 55mm filters, and weighs 454 grams (16 ounces). It is built from an aluminum alloy and has a matte black paint finish. <\/p>\n<p>Light Lens Lab notes that it has learned a lot from the development and community reaction to the 50mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21.\u201d In response to feedback, the company has prioritized several improvements for its new 75mm prime lens, including improved corner sharpness, superior edge-to-edge resolution, and an expanded image circle to ensure top-quality full-frame performance, including when adapted to non M-Mount cameras. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_5079-800x489.jpg\" alt=\"A black Leica camera with a silver and black lens is shown from two angles on a dark background. The camera displays dials, buttons, and the Leica logo in white text.\" width=\"800\" height=\"489\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857809\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DSC_5086-660x800.jpg\" alt=\"A black vintage camera with a large lens and a leather strap lies on a dark surface, next to an additional detachable camera lens.\" width=\"660\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857808\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> Sample Images  <\/p>\n<p>Light Lens Lab shared many sample images ahead of today\u2019s reveal. As the examples below clearly demonstrate, the 75mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21\u201d lens promises a lot of the same distinct character as its 50mm sibling, even without a real-life lens serving as its inspiration. The bokeh has a dramatic cat\u2019s eye effect, and the lens has some relatively uncorrected aberrations. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/L1005115-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A green glass bottle filled with water stands on a table next to a clear drinking glass, with a blurred background of people and warm lighting.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857807\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/L1005126-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of Caesar salad topped with croutons and cheese sits on a table in a restaurant, with a green bottle and blurred people in the background.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857806\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/L1005139-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Branches of a tree with pink blossoms are in focus, while the background is blurred, showing hints of buildings and blue sky. The overall scene evokes a sense of springtime.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857805\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/L1005175-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"A person with long hair wearing a striped shirt is standing outdoors and holding a camera up to their face, taking a photo. The background shows a building in soft focus.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857804\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1767943674737-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A person outdoors holds a white paper in front of their face with &quot;\u01922.2 75mm&quot; handwritten on it. The background is a sunlit, blurry forest path with green foliage.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857803\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1777433148334-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A round woven basket filled with small, yellow-green and reddish fruits sits on a wooden surface in soft, diffused light.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857802\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1777433187373-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of small white and yellow flowers blooming on a leafy green plant, with a blurred background of garden pots and greenery.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857801\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1777685603535-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"A young child with short black hair, wearing a white shirt and shorts, smiles while holding a stick towards the camera in an outdoor, tree-lined setting.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857800\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1777685623431-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"A row of parked scooters and motorcycles on a shaded sidewalk, with the focus on a rearview mirror and the background softly blurred.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857799\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1779941702912-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"Modern city skyline with tall buildings and a traditional pagoda tower in the center, set against a blue sky with clouds. Red flowers fill the foreground, and trees frame the sides of the image.\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857798\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1780022955855-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A warmly lit interior of an Asian restaurant features wooden dividers, frosted glass panels, and a colorful traditional painting of a figure holding a fish on the wall. A blurred table with items is visible in the foreground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857797\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mmexport1779941691585-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a tree trunk with rough, textured bark. In the background, green leaves and sunlight create a blurred, bokeh effect, highlighting the sharp details of the tree\u2019s surface. Some small leaves are growing on the trunk.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857796\"  \/><\/p>\n<p> Pricing and Availability  <\/p>\n<p>The Light Lens Lab 75mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21\u201d lens is available to preorder now for $999. Light Lens Lab expects shipping to begin on June 30. <\/p>\n<p>\u2028<\/p>\n<p>Image credits: Light Lens Lab  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Light Lens Lab has unveiled the 75mm f\/1.5 \u201cZ21,\u201d a new manual focus mid-telephoto portrait prime lens for&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":461906,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[234137,234138,234139,77296,111,139,69,415,145,140417,234140],"class_list":["post-461905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-lightlenslab","tag-lightlenslab75mmf15z21","tag-manualfocus","tag-mmount","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-prime","tag-technology","tag-telephoto","tag-z21"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461905","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461905"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461905\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/461906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}