Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Coming soon: Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II and Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lenses for Leica M and L mounts

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2022

Meyer Optik Görlitz will soon release new Biotar 58 f/1.5 II and Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lenses for Leica M and L mounts. The Biotar II lenses were initially expected last year. Here are the details:

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New Leica 35mm and 50mm Summilux M lenses rumored to be announced later this year

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2022

New Leica Summilux M lenses have been rumored for a while. I recently received a tip indicating that new 35mm and 50mm Summilux M lenses are going to be announced later this year. I have been reporting for a while that Leica will slowly start upgrading their M lenses to be a better fit for […]

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Omnar and Skyllaney now offer M-mount lens conversions (non-rangefinder lenses to rangefinder coupled M-Mount lenses)

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2022

Omnar and Skyllaney now offer a new M-mount lens conversions service (non-rangefinder lenses to rangefinder coupled M-Mount lenses):

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The new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts is now in stock, first review posted online *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2022

The new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts is now in stock at B&H Photo in the US and at Jo Geier, PhotoHouse, and Meister Camera in Europe. Check out also the first lens review at Fredmiranda – here is their conclussion:

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Sigma rumored to announce a new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for Leica L mount

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2022

Sigma is rumored to announce a new 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for Leica L mounts – here are the leaked details:

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Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 11, 2022

Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount: 14-Pointed Sunstars World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras ±11mm Shift Amount Ready for Medium Format “Zero” Distortion Top-Notch Image Quality Extremely Close Focusing Distance 360° Rotation Special Design Lens Support (Not included, sold separately) Press release Sample photos Price […]

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Just announced: Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH matte black paint finish limited-edition lens

By LR admin | Published: April 7, 2022

Leica just announced a new robust, limited-edition version of the Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens in matte black finish – a special paint that is extremely scratch-resistant: Special scratch-resistant matte black paint finish Muted green-infilled engravings Built-in retractable lens hood Black lens dot Limited to 450 pieces worldwide The price is $4,495 – $500 cheaper […]

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