DK-Optic

It targets photographers attracted to the Dallmeyer Septac look, including glow, swirly bokeh, low-light atmosphere, and painterly rendering. Because original Septac lenses are rare and often require conversion or adaptation, a native M-mount recreation has clear collector and user appeal.

The Chiaro lenses extend this same idea into Super-Six-inspired rendering. The Chiaro 51mm f/1.9 and 76mm f/1.9 are positioned as modern rangefinder lenses with vintage British optical character. This places DK-Optic within the modern Leica M character-lens market rather than the mainstream high-correction optical market.

For LeicaLensList, DK-Optic should be included as a valid make. The scope should remain narrow and precise: only native Leica M-mount or otherwise Leica-compatible DK-Optic lenses should be listed. The make description should also clearly distinguish DK-Optic’s modern recreations from the original historic lenses that inspired them.

Sources

• DK-Optic Official Website: https://www.dk-optic.com/
• DK-Optic Official Product Page, Impastolite 2-inch 51mm f/1.5 M: https://www.dk-optic.com/products/dk-optic-impastolite-2-inch51mm-f1-5-m
• Digital Camera World, DK-Optic Chiaro 75mm f/1.9 CP+ Coverage: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/two-new-leica-m-mount-lenses-set-to-launch-at-cp-2026
• KeithWee Photography, DK-Optic Impastolite 2-inch 51mm f/1.5 Review: https://keithwee.com/2026/07/01/dk-optic-impastolite-2-inch-51mm-f1-5-review-the-dallmeyer-septac-glow-for-dreamers/
• Shoten Kobo, DK-Optic Chiaro 75mm f/1.9: https://www.stkb.jp/shopdetail/000000003627/