Monthly Archives: June 2020

TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount unboxing and sample photos

I received my TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount a few days ago and uploaded a few full resolution sample photos to flickr (the DNG files can be downloaded here). The photos are not manipulated in any way (SOOC: Straight Out of the Camera) and almost all of them were taken wide open at f/0.95. All […]

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Sigma announced three APS-C lenses for L-mount cameras (Leica CL, TL, TL2): 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.4

In case you missed my post on PhotoRumors last week – Sigma released three new APS-C interchangeable DC DN lenses for L-mount (basically for the Leica CL, TL and TL2 cameras): Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary The new lenses are […]

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New Komaru Damascus limited edition soft release button released

A new Komaru “Damascus” limited edition soft-release button was released today:

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award celebrates 40 years

This year is a milestone year for the prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Award, as it celebrates 40 years of honoring establish and emerging photographers from across the world. Leica Camera will mark the momentous year with a few updates to the Award judging process and upgrading prizes awarded to winners:

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Results from the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction

The results from the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction are now available online (see also this post). For example, the pictured above Leica M10 prototype P01 camera sold for €32,000 euros excl. buyer’s premium. Here are a few other Leica highlights from the auction:

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Leica SL2 firmware update version 2.0 released with a new 187MP Multishot feature

Today Leica released new firmware update for the SL2 mirrorless camera. Version 2.0 includes a new Multishot feature that creates 187MP high-resolution photos. In Multishot mode, you get one regular 47MP feature and one 187MP high-resolution file. Update: additional information on the new Leica SL2 firmware update 2.0 can be found at Red Dot Forum. Leica […]

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New: Oberwerth half cases for Leica Q2 and Leica M10 cameras

Oberwerth has a new series of half cases for Leica Q2 and Leica M10 cameras. The new products are available for sale on the official Oberwerth website (coming soon to B&H Photo). You can get 10% off all Oberwerth products with coupon code “Rumors21“. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer. The coupon code is […]

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM lens is now in stock

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock at: Amazon PopFlash B&H Photo Product highlights and additional pictures:

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