Category Archives: Leica Lenses

New Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens and Extender L 2.0x to be announced soon

Leica is expected to release the previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH lens very soon (maybe in the next few days). Here is the first leaked picture: With the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH, Leica will complete the “Holy Trinity” of f/2.8 lenses: Leica will also release a new Extender L 2.0x (previously rumored here). […]

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Talking vintage Leica with Kevin Fickling: my desert island Leica lenses

Check out the latest video from Kevin Fickling – “My Desert Island Leica Lenses”:

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The latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews

The latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews: Leica D-Lux 8 Leica Summicron M 28mm f/2 ASPH 11618 Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm f/2 Asph Type I/II VM Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 MC VM Nippon Kogaku NIKKOR-C 8.5cm f/1.5 Schneider Xenon 50mm f/2 collapsible Fujifilm Cristar L35mm f/3.5 P.Angenieux 35mm f/3.5 Type […]

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New Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount announced

The previously rumored Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Following the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4 lenses, the Simera series will embrace a new focal length of 50mm with a large aperture f/1.4 for M mount. Here are the Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 lens details (check also the […]

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Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount now available

The previously reported Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount is now available in three different versions: Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens for Leica M-mount (limited edition to 80 pieces) Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 silver chrome lens for Leica M-Mount (limited edition to 99 pieces) Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 brass lens for […]

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Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens review

Fred Miranda published a review of the new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens for Leica M-mount  (orders open at B&H | Jogeier | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet | Reddotcameras). Here is the final conclusion:

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The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens is finally in stock

After more than 3 years, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens is finally in stock at Adorama B&H Photo Reddotcameras WEX Photo Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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