Category Archives: Leica Lenses

The new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lenses are now in stock

By LR admin | Published: March 17, 2021

All four versions of the new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens are now in stock in the US for the first time: Adorama Amazon B&H Photo Popflash Here are some sample photos from the new lens:

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II lens for Leica M and L-mounts announced

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2021

Today Meyer Optik Görlitz announced a new Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II lens for Leica M and L-mounts (not rangefinder coupled). Pre-orders are now open at B&H: The initial Primoplan 58 f1.9 was developed by the brilliant Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schäfter 80 years ago. Its light intensity of 1:1.9, which was considered extremely high back then, […]

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The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 Aspherical lens is now also available for pre-order at Adorama

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2021

The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 Aspherical lens just got listed for pre-order at Adorama in case you want to get on a fresh waiting list (I think this lens will be out of stock for years): Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic Connection Meister Camera Leica Shop Calumet […]

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New Leica Summilux-Noctilux lenses book

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2021

There is a new book about Leica Summilux and Noctilux lenses by Pierpaolo Ghisetti and Marco Cavina (available in both Italian and English). The book is currently listed for sale on eBay for €40 (see other books by the same authors available on eBay). Here are some screenshots taken from the new book:

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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live tonight: Leica Noctilux lenses

By LR admin | Published: March 6, 2021

Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live will cover Leica Noctilux lenses tonight, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 8:00 pm EST. This episode will cover all Noctilux lenses – from the first 50mm f/1.2 to the latest 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. You can watch the episode live tonight on YouTube – here is the link:

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Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens additional coverage

By LR admin | Published: March 4, 2021

Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens additional coverage: 0.3m (1 ft) Minimum Focusing – Closest focusing distance of any M lens ever produced Most compact 35mm M-System lens Unparalleled optical performance 10 lens elements in 5 groups with 4 aspherical surfaces & a floating element design E39 Filter Thread Weight: 320g / 11.3oz Length: Approx. 40.9 / 49.3 mm […]

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Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens announced

By LR admin | Published: March 4, 2021

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens is now officially announced. The new lens is the only M-lens with a close-focus distance of just 30 centimeters. The price is $8,195 and pre-orders are now open at Leica stores, boutiques and dealers for $8,195: Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic […]

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