Back in June I already reported that the next 7Artisans lens for Leica M-mount will be wide angle. I just received the first prototype picture of the upcoming 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens (it will be rangefinder coupled). The official announcement is expected by the end of the year. The Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens is priced at $6,595. […]
I don’t remember if I have mentioned this already here on LR – “I’m Back” is working on a digital back solution for Leica film rangefinders (the project progress can be found here):
Leitz, formerly known as CW Sonderoptic, announced new cine lenses. The zoom lenses will be priced around 30,000€ each while the prime lenses will sell for 45,000€ each. Press release:
The PCH Pro Shop published several pictures of the new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens mounted on the new Leica M10-P camera:
The new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in the US: B&H Amazon (now in stock) PopFlash Adorama The lens doesn’t come with a lens hood – both the Voigtländer LH-8 and Voigtländer LH-10 lens hoods are compatible. Additional coverage of this lens can be found here.
Leica is scheduled to have a press conference on September 25th (Photokina Media Preview Day). The list of rumored Leica cameras and lenses can be found here. The Leica booth will be located in hall 2.2:
Review of the Leica M10-P camera from a user and LeicaRumors fan (not a dealer/blogger) by Onasj (see also previous guest posts): I sold my M10 and purchased an M10-P in silver. In case people are looking for them, I hear the silvers are in stock still at several places though the black model is already […]
New ExperimentalOptics 35mm f/2.7 full frame pancake lens for Leica M mount is now listed for funding on Kickstarter:
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