Monthly Archives: September 2020

TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 vs. 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lenses comparison (video)

Several readers have asked me about a comparison between the TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 lens and the 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens. I was postponing the comparison because I wanted to do it with the new 40MP Leica M10R camera (I just received it, thanks PopFlash). While waiting, here is a video comparing both lenses:

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Leica M10 Monochrom now in stock in the US

Leica M10 Monochrom now in stock in the US: PopFlash Leica Miami Classic Connection Amazon Adorama B&H The Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera is now discontinued, but you can still find one on sale: Leica Miami: $5,795 B&H: $5,995

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Billingham announced new navy canvas/chocolate leather camera bags

Billingham announced new navy canvas/chocolate leather camera bags (in the US Billingham camera bags are sold at Adorama and B&H)

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Another company (Maxmax) is offering repair service for corroded Leica M9 CCD sensors

After my post over a week ago, several other companies popped up online that provide repair services for corroded Leica M9 CCD sensors. In addition to Kolari Vision, there is also Maxmax and at least one more company that I will mention online later once I get permission to do so. Here are the details on […]

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Venus Optics announced Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D full-frame mirrorless lens for Leica M and L mounts

Venus Optics officially announced the Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D full-frame mirrorless lens for Leica M and L mounts (previously reported here). The price of the lens is $649 for the M version and $549 for the L version. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store and international shipping is available (Adorama and B&H will start […]

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Announced: Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount

The previously rumored Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. US pricing is not yet available (check Adorama and B&H). Additional information (Google translated):

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The latest photo editing deals

The latest photo editing deals: 25% off Capture One with code TAKE25OFF (until September 30th) The new DxO Nik Collection 3 is now 30% off (until September 20th) The new Skylur Luminar AI special pricing is still ongoing 15% off all Topaz Labs products with coupon code RUMORS15

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