Monthly Archives: October 2015

Leica quietly announced two new TL lenses: Summilux 35mm f/1.4 ASPH and APO-Macro-Elmarit 60mm f/2.8 ASPH

In addition to the SL Typ 601 camera, Leica also announced two new TL lenses (former T mount): Leica Summilux – TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (equivalent to 50 mm in 35 mm format, available Spring 2016) Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH (equivalent to 90 mm in 35 mm format, available late 2016) “The range of prime lenses is […]

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Leica SL system accessories

One of the advantages of the new SL system is the ability to use also Leica T and M, S, R plus Cine lenses with an adapter: The Leica SL and the Leica T share the same lens mount, now named the Leica L-Mount. The Leica T and future Leica TL lenses are compatible with the Leica […]

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Additional Leica SL Typ 601 camera coverage: reviews, sample photos and hands-on videos

I put together a list of quotes from different online reviews that should give you a pretty good feedback on the new Leica SL Typ 601 camera (of course you should start with our own review first):

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Leica SL Typ 601 camera now available for pre-order

The new Leica SL Typ 601 camera is now available for pre-order at: B&H: SL camera | SL lens | SL accessories Adorama: SL camera | SL lens Leica Store Miami: SL camera | SL lens Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store Palm Beach Leica Store Pra Perth Popflash Reddotcameras (UK) Shipping will start on November 20th, 2015. More pre-order options […]

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The Leica SL Typ 601 Camera Review: Leica Gambles Big

The Leica SL Review: Leica Gambles Big by Louis Ferreira (http://500px.com/LouisFerreira) Leica doesn’t have many secrets to share depending on how closely you follow LeicaRumors. The Leica SL has been telegraphed since the original measurements of the Leica T mount were proven to be large enough to accommodate a full frame sensor. Since that revelation […]

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Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorless full frame camera announced

Today Leica announced a new mirrorless full frame camera called SL Typ 601. This announcement should not be a surprise to regular LeicaRumors readers because the basic information was already posted on the blog here, here and here months before SL rumors started to make their rounds online. Leica SL Typ 601 highlights: Leica L-Mount Leica SL system allows access to […]

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Voigtländer 35mm f/1.7 Ultron VM lens now in stock

The Voigtländer 35mm f/1.7 Ultron VM lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping and is currently in stock at B&H, Adorama, Amazon and eBay. DC.Watch just published a review of the new Ultron lens. The technical specifications can be found here.

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Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 Hyper and 12mm f/5.6 Ultra-Wide-Heliar III lenses specifications

Voigtländer published additional information on the two new M-mount (VM) lenses that were announced a week ago: Voigtländer VM 10mm  f/5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar aspherical lens (new model) Technical specifications: Focal Length 10 mm Aperture Ratio 1:5,6 Minimum Aperture F 22 Klick Stop 1/3 Lens Construction 13 elements in 10 groups Angle of View 130° Aperture Blades […]

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