The Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera is already sold out at most retailers – this model was limited to 750 units worldwide:
The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens has a minimum focusing distance of just 30 centimeters. At a recent presented the new APO 35mm lens at Leica Store Nuremberg, Peter Karbe (head of Optics Development at Leica) was asked whether Leica would also launch more lenses with the new minimum focus distance of 30cm. His response was “yes”, adding upon further questions: “I have already told you more than I should have said.”
The next SL lens (L-mount) to be announced by Leica will be the VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH according to Nokishita. Leica currently has the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH lens in their lineup that is often criticized because of its variable aperture – the new 24-70mm f/2.8 will be a welcome addition. Unless I am mistaken, the 24–70mm f/2.8 SL lens was not listed in any previous SL roadmaps, which means that we will probably get an updated roadmap as well.
The previously rumored Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced in three different color combinations. Pre-orders should be open soon at:
Additional information (Google translated):
Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming new Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Leica M-mount (click for larger view):
Shipping is expected to start in May.
Via Nokishita
The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Asph lens M-mount lens is now $100 off
Here is the first set of Leica M11 camera rumors I received recently:
If you have any information on the Leica M11, please contact me anonymously here.
The M11 has been registered as a trademark by Leica since 2012 (pictured above).
Voigtlander continues to announce new lenses for Leica M-mount (see the latest releases) – the next two lenses to be released are:
After the last price increase in the US, Germany, Russia, and a few other countries, Leica Japan also confirmed a new camera and lens price increase will come into effect on May 10th – here is the new price list (check Map Camera for details):
