Monthly Archives: October 2015

Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera

By LR admin | Published: October 23, 2015

Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera I received from a reader – I don’t think the next M will look like this, but still an interesting design. What do you guys think? Here are the “desired” specs:

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

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2015

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

By LR admin | Published: October 21, 2015

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

By LR admin | Published: October 21, 2015

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

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2015

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

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 20, 2015

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

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2015

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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