Monthly Archives: October 2015

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

By LR admin | Published: October 19, 2015

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

By LR admin | Published: October 17, 2015

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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Striking a Balance: The Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZM Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 15, 2015

Striking a Balance: The Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZM Review by Louis Ferreira (500px.com/LouisFerreira) When photographers talk about classic focal lengths, the two most commonly considered are the 35mm and 50mm. Both are great starting points for photographers to begin building their lens collection. I have always preferred the look of 50mm and the […]

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Leica X white limited edition camera set

By LR admin | Published: October 15, 2015

Leica Camera Japan launched a new “Leica X white” limited edition camera set. Only 50 pieces will be produced. Price including tax is ¥345,600 (around $2,900). This model is produced to commemorate the new Leica Iwataya Fukuoka store that will open on October 27. Via dc.watch

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Silkypix now supports the Leica Q Typ 116 camera

By LR admin | Published: October 15, 2015

The latest Silkypix version 6.0.23/6.1.23 has now added support for the Leica Q Typ 116 camera. Update: the new Iridient Developer 3.0.5 update now supports the Leica S (Typ 007) camera.

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Leica’s patents for optoelectronic rangefinder

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

Leica Camera has several patents for a hybrid “optoelectronic rangefinder” that might be used in the next M model:

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New Leica Camera teaser for October 20th

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

Leica Camera has a new teaser on their website for October 20th that reads: “Some things will never change“. I already reported on the new “Das Wesentliche” event will take place on the same date in Leitz Park (Wetzlar). Stay tuned for detailed coverage.

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