Monthly Archives: February 2013

Leica Camera now accepting application for 2013 Oskar Barnack Award

LEICA CAMERA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 OSKAR BARNACK AWARD Entries may be submitted online through March 1, 2013 Solms, Germany (February 5, 2013) – Leica Camera AG announces the commencement of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and invites professional photographers to submit entries to this prestigious international photography competition. Applications and photographic projects […]

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2013 CP+ show in Japan: new Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount

During the 2013 CP+ show in Japan, Voigtländer quietly announced a new Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount based on their classic L39 design from the 1950s (see eBay listings, images on flickr). The US price of the lens is $899 for the black version and $1049 for the silver model. Here are the lens specs:

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Tank: new Leica half case from Fast+Prime

Fast+Prime released new half case for Leica M cameras called “Tank“: Suede Lining Entirely hand sewn for Leica M8 and M9  (a design for the new “M” coming soon) Saddlery buckles – no pop fasteners Sewn In screen protection door – simple thumb access to screen and controls Ergonomic fit, no need for thumb or […]

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2013

                        Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2013:

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