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Exclusive International Leica Society (LHSA) membership offer for Leica Rumors readers

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2021

All Leica fans should consider joining the International Leica Society (LHSA) and take advantage of this exclusive offer: get 15 months of membership for the price of 12 – use this dedicated page to join. Additional information:

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LHSA Fall 2020 sweepstakes now open: the grand prize is the new Leica M10-R camera

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2020

LHSA announced their fall sweepstakes: from now until September 28 you can purchase tickets and win the new Leica M10-R camera. The drawing for the winner will take place on Sept 29, 2020. Here are the details:

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LHSA special membership promotion for LeicaRumors readers

By LR admin | Published: June 30, 2020

For the month of July LHSA has a special membership promotion for LeicaRumors readers where anyone who is not already a member can sign up for a digital LHSA membership and receive 15 months for the price of one year’s dues ($60). Here are the details:

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Leica M10 Monochrom sweepstake from LHSA

By LR admin | Published: June 5, 2020

LHSA is holding their annual sweepstake and this year you can win a new Leica M10 Monochrom and other prices:

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LHSA 2019 spring sweepstake now open

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2019
LHSA 50th Anniversary APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 in Silver Chrome pictured on an M10, and in Black Paint finish pictured on a Black Paint M2

LHSA announced their spring sweepstake: from now until June 1st you can purchase a chance to win two prizes: Leica 50th Anniversary Commemorative LHSA APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens and “From the Idea to the Leica” book. The drawing for the winner will take place on June 5th, 2019. Tickets are $25 for 10 tickets […]

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Interesting: back in 1968 LHSA reported Leica rumors in their newsletter

By LR admin | Published: January 11, 2019

A reader sent me an old issue of the LHSA newsletter from 1968, and yes – they also had Leica rumors back in 1968: 1968 Photokina: “Lufthansa has a 15 day tour for only $338 including 1000 Km of driving in a VW1300” Leica rumors from 1968: “Our rumor for this issue is a new […]

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Leica LHSA special edition cameras and lenses

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2017
LHSA 50th Anniversary APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 in Silver Chrome pictured on an M10, and in Black Paint finish pictured on a Black Paint M2

This article on the LHSA special edition cameras and lenses is by Bill Rosauer and is republished with the permission of LHSA. For additional information on the new Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens check lhsa.org. 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the LHSA, and to commemorate this mile- stone, a new LHSA Special Edition […]

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Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2017

The previously rumored Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens is now officially announced. The lens will unite the classic look of the legacy Summicron 50mm f/2 from 1954 with modern technology to fully exploit the contrast and resolution offered by current digital cameras. Only 500 pieces will be produced (300 black and 200 silver […]

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