Ouch!
Posted by Leica Rumors on Wednesday, August 16, 2017
In case you missed my Facebook post from three days ago – this smashed $10,995 silver Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 lens should be your reminder to never check-in your camera gear when flying:
A quick update on my previous post: Today I got a confirmation from Leica Camera USA that the SL Typ 601 is not even close to being discontinued anytime soon (see also this related post from last month). I have been reporting for years when Leica products are listed as discontinued at various retailers and sometimes those listings are simply a mistake that gets fixed after a few days. The recent SL price drop was a strategic price adjustment (just like some other recent Leica offers), not an indication of an imminent release of a new SL model.
The Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorless camera ($5,995) is listed as “expired” and “no longer orderable” at ScandinavianPhoto (authorized Leica dealer).
Update: the page was removed but you can still access it on Google cache.
In the US the price of the Leica SL recently dropped by $1,455.
In the next few months Leica is rumored to announce a new mirrorless camera with TL-mount and EVF. I have not heard any rumors about a new SL version.
Update: Leica SL Typ 601 camera is not even close to being discontinued.
As I already reported, the new Oprema Jena Biotar 75/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount will have rangefinder coupling. The lens is already listed for funding on Kickstarter. The full press release can be found on PhotoRumors.com.
Additional information:
→ Check out the leather accessories (straps and bags) for Leica cameras from the UK based company Hawkesmill.
Leica announced a new trade-in program in the US today for the current Leica S Typ 007 medium format camera where you can get up to $8,500 credit:
