Monthly Archives: March 2019

Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH silver anodized lens now shipping

The new Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH silver anodized lens that was announced last month is now shipping. Here is the unboxing video: For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Palm Beach Leica Soho Leica Miami Tamarkin Classic Connection Leica Montreal Meister Camera Calumet Leica Store […]

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Check out the Leica Q2 dynamic range

  View this post on Instagram   #MidNight #Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #Art #Abstract #Kuwait #Leica #LeicaQ #LeicaQ2 #Q2 #Cake #LeicaStoreDubai #AlJawadMidNights A post shared by Ala’a Esmaiel (@aljawad) on Mar 9, 2019 at 7:12pm PST A reader (thanks @aljawad) sent me two photos demonstrating the dynamic range of the new 47MP sensor inside the Leica Q2 […]

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Updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses

After the Leica Q2 announcement, here is an updated list of the remaining rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Leica Summicron-M 50 f/2 edition Safari lens now shipping

The Leica Summicron-M 50 f/2 edition Safari lens (#11824) is now shipping. The lens was announced with the Leica M10-P Safari limited edition camera, but it is sold separately. For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Palm Beach Leica Soho Leica Miami Tamarkin Classic Connection Leica […]

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Deal of the day: Vi Vante camera straps and bags on sale at Amazon

      Selected Vi Vante camera straps and bags are on sale at Amazon for a limited time – click on the different products to see the discount coupon: Here are a few examples of the current discounts: Ultime straps: from $220 to $150 Exotic camera bag full size: from $350 to $199 Sheetline rope straps: from […]

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Leica Q2: the day after

Leica Store Soho will have a “Leica Pro Discovery Days – Leica Q2 Portrait Session” tomorrow (March 9 from 1-4pm, see details here). Vi Vante posted several sample photos taken with the Leica Q2 (Dropbox link). Dpreview has a new article “What you need to know about the LeicaQ2”. Photographyblog published their Leica Q2 first impressions. […]

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Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 “Your Mark” limited edition camera announced

A new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 “Your Mark” limited edition camera was just announced in the US. I do not have the exact price yet, but the set is limited to 80 pieces and will be sold only in USA Leica stores. For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors: Leica Palm Beach, Leica Soho and Leica Miami. Additional information:

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Leica SL2 to be announced in June according to a Leica Italy representative

During the Q2 presentation in Italy yesterday, a Leica Italy representative answered a question on Facebook about the Leica SL2 release date and confirmed that the new camera will be announced in June. The comment was later deleted. The Leics SL is currently $500 off in the US and it comes with a free LHSA membership (you can […]

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