Deal of the day: the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now 50% off

By LR admin | Published: March 30, 2026



The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now 50% off at B&H Photo and Amazon:

New Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount announced


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Leica digest #226

By LR admin | Published: March 30, 2026


→ New SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 lens for L-mount officially announced (see the official website for more information).

   
→ The DNG file format is now officially a RAW image standard.

→ The TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens for L-mount is now also available in silver: B&H Photo | TTartisan online store.


→ 15% off on TTartisan lenses at Amazon, B&H Photo, and the official online store.


→ World Backup Day saving specials (additional information).

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The rare Nicca IIIL camera inspired by the Leica M3

By LR admin | Published: March 30, 2026


 
Read about the rare Nicca IIIL camera inspired by the Leica M3:

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Eastman Kodak released new Ektacolor Pro & Ektapan photographic film

By LR admin | Published: March 25, 2026



Eastman Kodak announced a new batch of photographic films – two new professional lines totaling six stocks: the Ektapan black-and-white negative films and the Ektacolor Pro color negative films. The new films are essentially the same high-quality emulsions as the former Kodak T-Max (for Ektapan) and Portra (for Ektacolor Pro) lines, now rebranded under the classic/vintage Kodak names.

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Additional information:

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Rumors: 3% price increase on all Leica products in Europe coming in April

By LR admin | Published: March 25, 2026


Leica Camera is rumored to introduce a new 3% price increase on all Leica products in Europe in April. I am trying to get the new price list. Stay tuned.

You still have time to lock in on the current prices at one of our sponsors:

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Leica Camera recently introduced price increases in the US.

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Another price drop: the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Glossy Black lens is now $1,376 off

By LR admin | Published: March 24, 2026

After the initial $1,000 discount, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “Glossy Black” lens is now $1,376 off:

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Rare Leica discount: the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “Glossy Black” lens is now $1000 off

By LR admin | Published: March 23, 2026


The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “Glossy Black” lens is now $1000 off:

Update: now $1,376 off.


Additional informtion on this lens can be found here:

Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint

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