Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie lens for Leica L-mount announced: the world’s widest rectilinear pancake lens

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2022

The previously rumored new Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie APS-C mirrorless pancake lens for Leica L-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced (the world’s widest rectilinear pancake lens):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , , , | Leave a Comment

Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2022

The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Leica M-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Leica M version is priced at $699. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H). Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the press release can be found here):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , | Leave a Comment

Open box Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens now available for $1,000 less

By LR admin | Published: June 29, 2022

An open box Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens is now available at Adorama for $6,995 – this is $1,000 less than the original price of $7,895: You can get the same price also at Amazon: Previous coverage of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens can be found here:

Also posted in Deals| Tagged | Leave a Comment

Fotodiox 15mm and 35mm Auto Macro Tubes for Leica L-mount officially announced

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2022

The previously rumored Fotodiox Auto Macro Extension Tubes for L-mount are now officially announced and currently in stock at B&H Photo: FotodioX Pro L-Mount 15mm Auto Macro Extension Tube FotodioX Pro L-Mount 35mm Auto Macro Extension Tube Here is the compatibility list of the new adapters:

Also posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged | Leave a Comment

Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical MC lens review: Lese Majesty

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2022

This Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical MC lens reviews by Federico Zaza (Website | Website | Facebook | Instagram): WELCOME BACK TO THE GOLDEN AGE : BATTLE OF ULTRA BRIGHT LENSES As it happened in the last decade, in the Sixties we’ve seen the birth of A LOT of ultra bright lenses. Mainly around the […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , | 5 Comments

Voigtlander lens discounts: 10% off in Germany, up to $200 off in the US

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2022

Foto Erhardt (Germany) is currently offering 10% off on all Voigtlander lenses with code VOIGTLAENDER10. This offer is valid until Monday, June 6th. In the US several Voigtlander M-mount lenses are currently up to $200 off.

Also posted in Deals| Tagged | Leave a Comment

Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens review: “Leica Noctilux one-upped?”

By LR admin | Published: May 26, 2022

Ashwin Rao has started a new Youtube channel where he publishes “Reviews from The World of Leica“. I did mention his first review a few weeks ago and he just released a new “Leica Noctilux one-upped? A First Look at the Voïgtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical” video (the lens is currently in stock at B&H […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged | 3 Comments