→ Third-party BP-SCL1 battery for Leica M8/M8/M8.2/M9/ME/M9 cameras (see also this post for more options).
→ Pergear announced a new 50mm f/1.4 compact full-frame manual focus lens for L-mount for $129 (additional information is available here):
- Amazon US (10% off with coupon code 8VQNDWZJ)
- Amazon DE (10% off, no coupon code required)
- Pergear.com (10% off, no coupon code required)
→ Additional information on the previously reported 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens for L-mount can be found here (check B&H Photo and the official website for pre-order options).
→ Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x and 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro full-frame APO lenses for L-mount. Orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa store.
→ The new WANDRD magnetic camera straps have already raised over $150k on Kickstarter.
→ New: Simmod 4-in-1 Arri PL adapter set with RF/Z/L/E interchangeable mount.
→ Rare Leica copies from Japan by Jo Geier from Mint & Rare.
→ From Reddit: Leica repairs are getting ridiculous – €1,092 for a shutter defect.
