Category Archives: Leica SL

Is this the Zenit D1 mirrorless camera based on the Leica SL? *UPDATE: fake picture*

PhotoRumors published a picture of what appears to be the upcoming Zenit D1 mirrorless camera that was rumored to be designed together with Leica. The only known specifications are 42.4MP BSI CMOS sensor without AA filter with 50-25,600 ISO range. The official announcement should be in the next few days. I am still not 100% sure the […]

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Fuji X-H1 vs. Leica SL

Preamble: Hi, I am Nathan, a professional still and event photographer based in Tuskuba, Japan. My bread and butter is audio, photo, and jewellery products, but I get to hobnob with audiophiles, foreign dignitaries, and renovating staff at hotels I shoot. I love raisins, cyclocross bicycles, and dungeons and dragons. You can find some of […]

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Leica M & SL trade-up promotions from Leica Store Miami

Upgrade to the Leica M10 and receive 90% of market value for your current digital M Leica Store Miami is offering a limited-time trade-in promotion towards the purchase of a new M10 digital rangefinder. Normally, they offer 80% of fair market value for Leica trade-in gear. However, between now and March 31, 2018 you can receive […]

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Street and travel photography with the Leica APO Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH lens

Street and travel photography with the Leica APO Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH lens Some background and context It’s been a year since I invested in the SL, my first Leica, coming from over two decades of being an enthusiast Nikon fanboy and after exploring the Fuji X system. What finally made me invest in a Leica […]

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The new Leica APO Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH lens now shipping in the US

The new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH lens is now shipping in the US. Check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Leica Store Miami and Popflash. Leica officially announces the APO Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 and 90mm f/2 ASPH lenses Like: Leica Lenses Facebook Page | Join: Leica Lenses Facebook Group

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The Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens is coming soon

A quick update on the Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens – the official release is expected in April and shipping should start in May): Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH (coming in late 2018) Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH (coming in late 2018) Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH (available for pre-order) Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 […]

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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH lens now shipping (part 2)

A reader received his Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH lens from B&H Photo and sent me a few pictures of the new lens including a side-by-side comparison with the Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH:

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