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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Leica announced a new Cine Play 1 compact and lightweight 4K premium home cinema projector

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2024




Today, Leica announced a new Leica Cine Play 1 compact and lightweight 4K premium home cinema projector that is produced with high-quality materials and a Bauhaus-inspired design. The Leica Cine Play 1  combines a Triple RGB laser with a Summicron lens and Leica Image Optimization (LIOTM).

Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo

Additional information:

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2024

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders will be open soon at B&H Photo and Laowa’s website.

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The 2024 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place this Saturday

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2024


The 2024 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place this Saturday, November 9th:

You may use the bid sheet or register for one of the online bidding portals:

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Venus Optics to release a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount next week *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2024


Next week, on November 4th, Venus Optics is expected to announce a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount. Check the official website for updates, and stay tuned for detailed coverage here on LR.

Update – the new lens will be Laowa FFI 15mm f/5 Cookie (M-mount) – see all the previous coverage here:

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New KEKS products: rapid-winder for Leica M2/M3 cameras, new light meter and flash

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2024



Several new products for Leica cameras were released by KEKS:

KEKS Rapid-Winder for Leica M2 and M3 cameras:

  • Crafted in Brass and Metal
  • Comes with matching Satin Silver and Piano Black
  • Compatible with the Leica M1, M2, M3, MP(Original)
  • Extra Adapter is required for Leica M3
  • This product does not work with M3 double-stroke

KEKS KM02 Light-meter 2024:

  • Exposure Compensation
  • Max/Min Aperture/ Shutter Speed
  • Two Metering Mode
  • Three Display Mode
  • Aluminium Body
  • Type C Fast Charging

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New: Gura Gear Kiboko City Insert for Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: October 31, 2024


Gura Gear released several new Kiboko City inserts for Leica cameras (Gura Gear products are also sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H):

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