Leica announced a new Sofort 2 “Burton Edition” camera with “Jake Blue” styling

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2025


Leica announced a new Sofort 2 “Burton Edition” camera with “Jake Blue” styling:

Burton Snowboards and Leica are united by a passion for bringing ideas to life and inspiring people along the way. That’s how Jake Burton Carpenter turned his hobby of snowboarding into a world-class sport. In honor of its founder, we have designed the Leica SOFORT 2 Burton Edition together with Burton Snowboards.

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Voigtländer APO-ULTRON 90mm f/2 VM lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2025




Fred Miranda published his review of the new Voigtländer APO-ULTRON 90mm f/2 VM lens for Leica M-mount (pre-orders now open at B&H Photo | Foto Koch | Calumet Photo). Here are his final thoughts:

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100 Years of Leica event on May 3, 2025

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2025


Leica is planning a “100 Years of Leica” event on May 3, 2025. We can expect several new products to be announced on that date (the locations will probably vary by country):

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New Broncolor RFS 3L transmitter for Leica announced with HSS support

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2025


Broncolor has announced a new RFS 3 transmitter for Leica cameras with HSS support.

Pre-order at B&H Photo


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Leica is rumored to announce a new silver version of the Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M lens

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2025

In addition to the M camera with EVF, this year Leica is rumored to also announce a new silver version of the Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH black-chrome edition lens. I am not sure whether the new lens will be a limited edition or not, or whether it will be silver anodized or silver chrome.

Update: the silver remake will be of the pre-ASPH classic model (not ASPH).

The previous Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH black-chrome edition lens is now sold out, but you can still get a used one at Adorama or B&H Photo for a decent price:



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Leica LUX Grip additional information

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2025


Some additional information on the new Leica LUX Grip from Reddotforum:

NameLeica LUX Grip
Article Number18562
MaterialFull metal housing: Aluminium
Working ConditionsCharging: 10°C to +45°C
Operating: -10°C to +60°C
Storage: 0°C to +45°C
Battery Voltage3.7V / 0.5A
WeightApprox. 130 g (including battery)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE
BatteryLithium-ion, 3.7V (DC), 300 mAh
SoftwareLeica LUX App (downloadable from Apple App Store)1 year free usage of PRO version after registration
MountingMagnetic on MagSafe
CompatibilityAll iPhones with MagSafe technology
Warranty24 months
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A new Leica M camera with an electronic viewfinder is rumored to be announced later this year

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2025
Leica M camera with a built-in EVF mockup

Leica M camera with a built-in EVF mockup

A new Leica M camera with an electronic viewfinder is rumored to be announced later this year (2025). I already posted several leaked pictures from a recent Leica survey where they described different design update options, and one of them includes an EVF:

 
 

Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)

This rumored Leica M EVF camera (not the actual model name) WILl NOT BE the Leica M12. This makes sense  – Leica will keep the M12 as the “classic” rangefinder line and will introduce a new “modern” option with EVF and other changes – for example, only a large touchscreen LCD without buttons:

 

Leica M12 camera mockups/leaks

Rumors about a Leica M model with an electronic viewfinder have been circulating for years:

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