Cosina announced a new limited “25th Anniversary” edition run of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount in three different colors

By LR admin | Published: November 15, 2024


Cosina announced a new “25th Anniversary” limited edition run of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount that will be available in three different colors. The technical specifications are the same as the original version:

New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount announced

As an anniversary model, the limited production will be for 250 pieces of each color. The limited edition number is engraved on the lens. In addition, a special carrying colored pouch will be included:


Check for pre-order options at:

Shipping will start in December 2024. Additional information and pictures:

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New Oberwerth Freiburg special limited edition camera bag to celebrate the icon’s 70th anniversary (only 70 bags available)

By LR admin | Published: November 13, 2024




Oberwerth has a new Freiburg special limited edition camera bag to celebrate the icon’s 70th anniversary. Only 70 pieces will be produced worldwide. Orders are now open at Oberwerth’s website. The number 1 bag was still available when this post was published:


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Venus Optics launches new Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M+L mount ($399)

By LR admin | Published: November 12, 2024





Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M-mount. The new lens can be ordered at:

Update: the lens is also available for Leica L-mount.

Key Features:

  • 110° angle of view
  • Lightweight at 158g
  • Auto-aperture (Sony E & Nikon Z)
  • Close focusing at 12 cm
  • 39mm built-in filter thread
  • 10-point sunstar effect
  • Available in black and silver
  • Price: $399
  • Additional pictures:

Sample photos:

Additional information:

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Leica M11 ergonomic handgrip with integrated thumb rest listed on eBay for $79

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2024

This Leica M11 ergonomic handgrip with integrated thumb rest can be purchased on eBay for $79:

  • Designed specifically for the Leica M11
  • Added “thumb grip” that does not prevent the use of the flash hot shoe
  • Added attachment point for an Arca-type clamp

More Leica M11 grip options can be found at:

IDS Works released a new and improved version of their Leica M11 camera grip

The IDS Works Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) is now available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2024


After the latest Leica announcement, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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Leica digest #165

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2024


→ Price drop on the new Panasonic LUMIX S9 camera with Leica L-mount: Amazon | B&H Photo.


→ Is the compact camera dead? The market price of old compact digital cameras has increased 20-fold in one year.


→ New Profoto D30 monolight announced.

   
→ SanDisk announced new 2TB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory cards.

 
→ Leica celebrates renowned photographer Mathieu Bitton with first New York exhibition.


→ Interview with Stephan Daniel at DC.Watch (Vice President of Photography and Design at Leica Camera AG).


→ LeicaLensList.com is a new website to compare Leica lenses.

→ Mountain Strong: Tennessee aftermath documentary with the Leica MP.

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Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens rumored to be announced next

By LR admin | Published: November 9, 2024

Leica is rumored to announce a new Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens re-issue by the end of 2024, most likely in December, in time for the holiday shopping season. The lens will most likely be a limited edition (just like the 2021 edition).

I have already mentioned multiple times that Leica is rumored to announce more refreshed versions (re-issues) of some old legacy/heritage/classic lenses for M-mount.

I am still unsure about the previously rumored Leica M11-P black paint camera.

In 2021 Leica announced the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens:

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