One of the joys of shooting with a Leica M is the incredible range of lenses available. The drawback for many of us, however, is that Leica’s own superb lenses are expensive. Once we’ve saved up for the camera, then we need to figure out what lens to buy. Leica lenses can cost more than some M cameras, and this is one of the main reasons many photographers who crave a Leica haven’t made the switch. Thankfully, in recent years, companies like Voigtländer, Zeiss, 7Artisans, and Thypoch have produced some outstanding M-mount lenses that offer excellent image quality, plenty of character, and far more affordable price tags.