Monthly Archives: December 2008

The most expensive lens in the world (it’s a Leica of course): LEICA APO-TELYT-R 1:5.6/1600mm

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2008

I think this is the most expensive lens in the world: the LEICA APO-TELYT-R 1:5.6/1600mm is worth 16 million HKD (2,064,489 USD): Via Schmidtmarketing

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Leica Germany: free case with C-Lux 3 and D-Lux 4

By LR admin | Published: December 10, 2008

Leica Germany has a special Holiday offer: Unser Geschenk für Sie: Entscheiden Sie sich bis zum 31.12.2008 für eine C-Lux 3 oder D-Lux 4 und Leica schenkt Ihnen die passende Kameratasche im Wert von bis zu 95€ gratis. Our gift for you: If you decide by 12.31.2008 for a C-Lux 3 or D-Lux 4 and […]

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Leica camera cell phone part 2

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2008

More info started to surface about the rumored Leica camera cell phone, but this time no one is mentioning the Leica part. Not sure if this was a mistake, or Leica did actually provide some technology to Samsung, but did not want to be associated with such product. My guess is that it was a […]

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Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium Limited Edition price and availability revealed

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2008

Update: it seems that the US price for the Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium will be the same as the regular black D-Lux 4, which makes this a really good deal. The price actually is not that bad – 677.00 GBP (995 USD). Expected delivery January 2009. This is a limited edition D-Lux 4 and only […]

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Leica: ebay madness

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2008

Time for ebay madness: 2005 Edition Leica 60th Jubilee Independence Korea: US $40,000.00 Leica IIIf black pai made for Swedish army 100% Original: US $21,590.00 Leica IIIf Ser.No. 500000 presented to Dr. Ernst Leitz: US $44,450.00

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Micro Four Thirds adapter for Leica lenses

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2008

The German company Novoflex will offer an adapter that allows Leica M lenses to be attached to Micro Four Thirds cameras. I am not sure if this is the same product reported by Leica Rumors few days ago. Novoflex does not provide much info on their website – here is the direct product link: New […]

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Leica discount for students

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2008

Leica is offering a discount from 15% to 25% to students enrolled in photography programs in post-secondary academic institutions. I could not find anything official on their website – maybe they are trying to keep this secret? Via LeicaBoutique

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