Overview

The Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2 is a reissued soft-focus portrait lens known for its dreamy, glowy look due to under-corrected spherical aberrations. Optical strengths include unique bokeh and a vintage aesthetic, but sharpness and contrast are deliberately low, especially with the included center spot filter. Build quality is solid but heavy for its size, and focusing is slow due to long throw. It suits fine art or portrait photographers seeking a retro look, but not those wanting crisp images.