Monthly Archives: May 2010

First review of the new Leica 35mm Summilux-M

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2010

Erwin Puts published the first part review of the new Leica 35mm Summilux lens: “The new SX35FLE is a definite improvement over its predecessor. But the main advantages are to be found in the focusing range from 1 meter to 3 or even 4 meters. There the performance gain is visible and to be appreciated.”

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New 35 Lux details

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2010

The new 35 Summilux lens is now on Lieca’s website: Tech data download (PDF file) Sample shots in jpg and dng format. MTF charts comparison @ f/1.4: old (left) vs. new (right) version: Lens design: old (top) vs. new (bottom): Technical data comparison after the break:

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More pictures of the new Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2010

Some more high-res pictures of the new Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens – click on image for larger view (see official press release here): Two more after the break:

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The new LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH is now official (press release)

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2010

Solms, Germany (May 16, 2010) – Leica Camera AG presents the LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH, a revised version of the Leica M rangefinder system’s popular wide-angle lens. The LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. sets a whole new standard in the fast wide-angle lens portfolio, utilizing the latest developments in the fields of optics […]

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New customer programme for Leica S2 lenses

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2010

The Leica S-System central shutter lens trade-up programme offers Leica customers an opportunity to trade up their used Leica S lenses without central shutters for Leica S lens models with the same focal length but featuring a central shutter. Customers pay only the difference between the price of their lens and the corresponding CS lens […]

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Thumbs Up now available in steel gray

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2010

Thumbs Up EP mod 1 is now available also in steel gray: The Leica store in Palm Beach has them in stock.

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Leica Store in Hong Kong (IFC Tower) is open

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2010

One of the two upcoming Leica stores in Hong Kong (IFC Tower) is now open for business. I was told that the Leica V-Lux 20 is in stock. Via DailyHongKong

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