Monthly Archives: January 2022

Leica M9 + Contax G 45mm f/2 lens (converted by Funleader) sample photos

Several readers asked me to post a few sample photos of the new Contax G 45mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (converted by Funleader) taken with a Leia M9 camera (ok, Leica M-E actually) – JPG files are straight out of the camera, lens detection was off: The full resolution photos can be found on […]

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Leica M11 camera announcement tomorrow

The new Leica M11 camera will be officially announced tomorrow January 13, at 3 pm CET. I got some last minutes leaks: Leica M11 black (EU20200): magnesium+aluminum= 455 g (without battery) Leica M11 silver (EU20201): brass+magnesium= 565 g (without battery) Battery: 75 g, 700 shot CIPA /1700 Leica style Dimensions: 147 x 80 x 38.5 […]

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The TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens is now available also for Leica L-mount

Today TTArtisan released a new 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens for Leica L-mount (the lens was already available for other mirrorless mounts). Only the black/silver version is available for L-mount. The new lens can be purchased online from: TTartisan (international shipping available) Pergear (international shipping available)     Additional information:

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Leica M10-R vs. Leica M11

Leica M10-R vs. Leica M11 cameras specifications comparison based on previous leaks (click for larger view):

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Updated Leica M11 camera pricing

So after all, I was probably right predicting that the upcoming Leica M11 camera will be priced close to $10,000 in the US. The first M11 price rumors of €7,000 (VAT excluded) were probably a bit low I think. The second set of Leica M11 price rumors suggested €8.350 (not sure if VAT was included). […]

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The new Leica M11 will not have IBIS, but the LCD screen and EVF will have a separate built-in image stabilization

We already know that the Leica M11 camera will not have any IBIS (in-body image stabilization), but I was told that the Leica M11 LCD screen and EVF will have a separate built-in image stabilization system that will be used for easy focusing when focus peaking (it will stabilize only the LCD and EVF but […]

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New Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1 lens leaked online with the Leica M11 camera

As several readers have already noticed, one of the leaked Leica M11 pictures shows a new, not yet released Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1 lens:

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