Leica news, before it happens

→ New Peak Design bags are now listed for funding on Kickstarter, and they have already raised over $1.4M in just a few days (more Kickstarter funding projects).

→ Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH FLE lenses comparison: why the Distagon still wins on the M11.

→ Close out sale at Vi Vante – use coupon code LRVV45 at the website for 45% off (check out also the Vi Vante Amazon store).

→ Here are some updates on the upcoming Viltrox lenses for L-mount:

• Viltrox confirmed a new 24mm lens for their L-mount roadmap (most likely based on their current Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 lens).
• Viltrox is now asking what lens should be released next for L-mount.
• The upcoming Viltrox Evo lenses surpass the performance of existing APO lenses. Viltrox calls them “Hyper APO”.

→ Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra (additional information).

→ DxO launched PureRAW 6 – you can get 10% off all DxO products with code RUMORS. (additional information).

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