Monthly Archives: September 2016

Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

The new Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is now available for pre-order: Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco B&H Adorama PopFlash Shipping will start in early 2017.

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Leica announced five new SL lenses, roadmap

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

Leica Camera announced the previously rumored new SL lenses: Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH There is also a new Leica SL lens roadmap: Press release and additional images of the newLeica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens […]

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Leica launches Professional Business Unit

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

Leica intensifies focus on the professional photography category with new business unit and extensive range of services This year, Leica’s presence at Photokina (20-25 September 2016) focuses primarily on professional photography and the corresponding requirements of professional users. The company’s stand at the Cologne-based show demonstrates Leica’s emphasis on the newly-implemented Professional Business Unit, which […]

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What else is coming from Leica next week?

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2016

After the Leica M cinema lenses, Sofort camera and titanium M-P set announcements, here is an updated list (based on my previous post) on what else to expect from Leica at Photokina next week:

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Leica’s 36th annual Oskar Barnack Awards to be held in Germany, September 28th

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2016

LEICA CAMERA HONORS PHOTOGRAPHY’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST AT 36TH ANNUAL LEICA OSKAR BARNACK AWARDS WHAT: The prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Awards, celebrating professional photographers and up-and-coming talent, will be held in Berlin, Germany this year after several years abroad. This year’s winners will be honored in an official ceremony at St. Elisabeth-Kirche.

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Leica Sofort instant camera now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2016

The new Leica Sofort instant camera and accessories are now available for pre-order: B&H Adorama Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Jessops (UK) Broadway Camera (Canada) Camtec Photo (Canada)

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Voigtlander HELIAR Vintage Line 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M mount announced

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2016

Today Cosina announced a new Voigtlander HELIAR Vintage Line 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M mount. The price in Japan is ¥65,000 (around $630, US pricing not yet announced). Shipping will start in November 2016. Key lens features:

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