Shoten Japan released the first lens in their Tribute series, the Shoten Tribute 01 LTM 50mm f/1.1 lens for Leica M and L39 mounts, based on the Japanese-made Zunow 50mm f/1.1 lens from the 1950s (previously reported here).
The new lens is now available for purchase on eBay – available in black and silver:
Additional information:
Rock n Roll has launched the Milano Backpack Black, a compact camera backpack in black pebbled leather with a deep-red technical velvet lining. Its two-level layout is designed to keep the camera in use at the top and the rest of the equipment organised below, with access to both compartments from above.
A lift-up shelf separates the two camera compartments. Lifting it provides access to the lower level without having to lay the backpack down or open a front panel. The upper compartment accommodates up to a Leica SL3 with a zoom lens attached, while the lower compartment fits up to three Leica cameras with lenses. Capacity depends on the particular camera and lens combinations.
A separate rear compartment accommodates up to a 15-inch MacBook Air. A front zipped pocket holds a passport, phone and personal items, while an inner zipped pocket keeps SD cards and other small accessories organised.
For travel, a rear luggage pass-through sleeve lets the backpack slide over a trolley suitcase’s telescopic handle. Its compact size is designed to fit beneath an aircraft seat; travellers should check their airline’s personal-item limits.
Previous coverage of Rock n Roll products can be found here.
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The new Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 close-focus VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order:
Additional information on the lens can be found here:
→ The second batch of the Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount is almost sold out.
→ The Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount Kickstarter campaign has transitioned to late pledges.
→ Thypoch is teasing three new lenses for Leica M-mount.
→ Leica Store Miami introduced the “Signature Setup”.
→ Reminder: the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions #8 will take palce on October 10th – here are the Leica highlights.
→ Mittelhessen Nachrichten: Leica Camera in Wetzlar sale to China off the table (see also this post).
→ The Imaging World show will move to Cologne in 2027, and it will be “inspired by Photokina”.
Leica M-A Hammertone limited-edition camera for the Ginza Store 20th anniversary
Leica will soon announce a new Hammertone M-A camera. Back in June, I initially reported on a new Leica M11-P Hammertone. I now believe the information I provided earlier was incorrect, unless Leica will announce two different Hammertone versions: M-A and M11-P.
The new Hammertone camera is rumored to be a limited edition of 1600 pieces worldwide.
Back in April, Leica released the M-A Hammertone limited-edition camera for the Ginza Store’s 20th anniversary:
Leica announced a new M-A Hammertone limited edition camera for the Ginza Store 20th anniversary
A new batch of the Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order. The quantity is limited- the last batch sold out in 20 minutes. Shipments are expected to start between October 10 and October 20, in the order received. The pricing is as follows:
Additional information on the lens is available in this blog post (previous coverage | product page | additional information):
