Monthly Archives: March 2016

Leica Summilux SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens and S/R adapters to be released next for the SL system

By LR admin | Published: March 31, 2016

After the 24-90mm f/2.8-4.0 and 90-280mm f/2.8-4, the next lens announcement for the Leica SL system will be a Leica Summilux SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens (pictured above) and new S/R adapters:

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Fine constrast in black and white with Leica S

By LR admin | Published: March 31, 2016

Mastering contrast balances between black and white or working black on black – HW Briese & Det Kempke put Leica S to a test, with brilliant results.

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Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens now shipping

By LR admin | Published: March 29, 2016

The new Leica APO Vari9 Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon and Popflash. Here is the first unboxing video (in Italian):

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New: Leica digiscoping adapter for Leica Q Typ 116 camera (model 42337)

By LR admin | Published: March 29, 2016

Leia recently introduced a new digiscoping adapter for the Leica Q Typ 116 camera (model No. 42337). The price of the adapter is $149. Additional information:

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The latest Leica accessories

By LR admin | Published: March 27, 2016

→ ONA Clifton leather backpack with removable inserts and a 13” laptop pocket. → The MetroCase Multi Grip Q for the Leica Q camera is now available. → Eric Kim introduced a new Henri handmade genuine leather camera strap. → MGR Production announced new metal rear lens caps for Leica M lenses (made out of aluminum).

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Leica M-P and T limited edition cameras for Leica Store Frankfurt

By LR admin | Published: March 26, 2016

Leica Camera AG announced two special edition cameras (Leica M-P and Leica T) exclusively for the Leica Store in Frankfurt:

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Leica UK rumored to discontinue the popular Passport Warranty

By LR admin | Published: March 24, 2016

Rumors are floating online that Leica UK may discontinue the popular 1 year Passport Warranty starting from April 1st, 2016. Leica Passport covers any damages that happen during the first year of ownership. Update: I received a confirmation that the Passport Warranty will be canceled in the UK – it was originally setup to balance […]

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Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: March 22, 2016

Today Leica Camera officially announced the Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens which has been already shipping in limited quantities. The bad news is that the price went up (from €1,900 to €2,150). The price in the US also went up from $1,995 to $2,395. This is a big/strange price increase when almost every other Leica product […]

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