Monthly Archives: April 2025

Leica digest #179

→ The new Panasonic Lumix S1R II mirrorless camera with L-mount is now in stock. → New lenses for L-mount from Venus Optics: 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 full-frame zoom probe lenses. → 7Artisans will soon announce a new AF 50mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount. → Songraw announced a new 50mm f/1.2 full-frame AF lens for […]

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Interesting: Leica M11 cameras listed as “discontinued” or “no longer available”

If you look at the list of Leica M11 cameras currently listed at B&H Photo, you will notice that the regular/standard M11 models are marked as “discontinued” or “no longer available“: A similar situation is at Adorama and Leica Store Miami. The Leica M11-P, Leica M11-D, Leica M11-M, and Leica M11 Black Paint cameras are still available for […]

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Tamarkin Camera Spring Savings on used Leica cameras and lenses

Tamarkin Camera in Chicago is currently running a Spring Savings on used Leica cameras and lenses until April 9th: $150 off used M lenses, $150 off used M cameras $100 off used Screw-Mount cameras or lenses $200 off used SL cameras $150 off any Connoisseur’s Corner camera set $500 off any Black Paint M camera […]

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Guest post: I want to be a street photographer with a Leica, but I don’t think I can afford the Leica part…

“I want to be a street photographer with a Leica, but I don’t think I can afford the Leica part” by Mark Kronquist ILS LHSA PHSNE PSPCS Leica historian and photographer (Instagram: Kronquistm):

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How will the new Trump tariffs impact Leica camera and lens imports to the US?

The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Leica camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer I got (Leica gear is produced in Wetzlar, Germany and in Vila Nova de […]

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Leica camera research survey: here are the top 5 features that can be implemented in future Leica cameras

Leica recently sent out a new camera research survey – here are the top 5 features that can be implemented in future Leica cameras: Ultra dynamic range – details in both the bright and dark areas of your images Super resolution – high-resolution images and image details Live photo – Living memories instead of static […]

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