I had the chance to try the new Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens and this is my hands-on report. General The 35mm is probably the most widely used focal length on rangefinder cameras. Leica currently offers three different 35mm lenses: Summilux (f/1.4), Summicron (f/2) and Summarit (f/2.5). The previous Summilux version had reportedly focus […]
Some of you probably know that I lost my Facebook account and the few thousands contacts I made over the years. The old LeicaRumors Facebook account is also gone and I had to create a new fan page. If you were a “fan” or a “contact” before or if you just like to follow LeicaRumors on Facebook, click the […]
The winner of the “Photographer’s guide to the Leica D-Lux 5″ book giveaway is… Fabrizio. Congratulations!
The Leica M9 Titanium is now shipping to authorized dealers. The limited edition designed by Walter de’Silva was announced during Photokina. The set contains a 35mm Summilux lens, shoulder holster, carrying strap plus finger loops and two books illustrating the design process (some of the prototypes can be seen here). Another novelty of this limited M9 edition are sapphire crystal […]
The annual Fotofusion 2011 event that will take place in the Palm Beach Photographic Centre next week will offer four different Leica classes: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon Introducing the benefits of rangefinder photography and the LEICA M9 with Tom A. Smith Learn how the Leica M rangefinder system sets the LEICA M9 apart from the […]
Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens is now discontinued (Amazon still has one in stock). Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2 ZM lens review. You can also win a Leica X1 here (sponsored by PopFlash) Various Leica accessories available at leicagoodies.com. 2011 Leica gallery schedule for Solms and New York. Video: Joel Meyerowitz on street photography:
I posted that story few days ago on Twitter and I think it is worth mentioning it on the blog, even though it is not directly related to Leica: For more info you can visit www.vivianmaier.blogspot.com.
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