This is the MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2012


Some additional details on the new MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens for Leica M mount and is now accepting pre-orders at ¥65,000 (around $830):

“It has a 2 layer multicoating on Tantalum glass. The German made iris is smooth with no click stops. It is a circular centre 14 blade iris, which should make for some very interesting and soft effects. The lens itself feels solid and has a nice weight of 190g on its own, or 220g as the set (hood and caps). The powder coated hood looks great on the lens too.”

Lens specifications:

  • Sonnar type construction
  • 5 lenses in 4 groups with multi-coated surfaces
  • True focal length of 51.7mm
  • Lenses made of glass with ultra-high refractive index
  • Apertures: f/1.1 to f/16
  • Diaphragm is “made in Germany” (14 rounded blades from the pictures)
  • Lens weight 190g (220g with hood and caps)
  • Filter size M55
  • Coma Manual adjuster on rear element
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MS Optical 50/1.13 lens coming soon

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2012
Mr. Miyazaki MS Optical

Mr. Miyazaki | MS Optical

After the MS Optical Perar Super Triplet 28mm f/4 and MS Super Triplet Perar 3.5/35 Mark II lenses, Japanexposures reports that Mr. Miyazaki’s next project will be a new MS Optical 50/1.13 lens:

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Leica partners with Schloss Bensberg Classics

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2012

For the fourth year in a row Leica Camera AG partnered with the vintage cars show Schloss Bensberg Classics:

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Leica M9-P for $6,500

By LR admin | Published: September 6, 2012

The price of the Leica M9-P rangefinder just dropped to $6,500 at DigitalRev with free shipping to the US. If you are interested, check the warranty details on their website.

After the recent discount, the current price of the M9-P in the US is $6,995.

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Zeiss has a suprise ZM lens for Photokina

By LR admin | Published: September 6, 2012


Zeiss issued a press release for the upcoming 2012 Photokina show. One of the upcoming new product will be a “special surprise” ZM lens (Leica M mount):

“For fans of the Carl Zeiss family of ZM systems for rangefinder cameras, Carl Zeiss has a special surprise in store. In 2013, at least one fast lens with M bayonet will go on sale. Using lenses from the ZM series with adapters is also very popular on mirrorless system cameras.”

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Some Leica S3 rumors

By LR admin | Published: September 3, 2012

I am still getting conflicting information on the Leica S3 sensor – some old reports indicated a completely new sensor inside the upcoming medium format camera, but the latest rumors point to a sensor with the same MP count and this time with live view (Leica S2 has a 37.5MP CCD sensor without live view). The other expected upgrades in the S3 are build-in GPS module and a new menu system.

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Leica introduces new support program for young photographers

By LR admin | Published: September 3, 2012

Leica Camera AG issued a press release about a new support program for young photographers (computer translated):

Solms, Germany (ots) – The “Leica Mentoring Program” aims to support the Leica Camera AG with immediate Photography young talents on their artistic development and support. These budding photographers are equipped with a high quality camera equipment hire. An experienced photographer is given to them as a mentor. With her mentor, the young talents discuss their work, improving the understanding of photography both as a craftsman and artistically and develop their talent further.

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