Monthly Archives: March 2021

Leica Women Foto Project Award Winners Announced

Leica Camera USA announced the recipients of the second-annual Leica Women Foto Project Award: Matika Wilbur, Karen Zusman and Anna Boyiazis. The three womens’ projects were selected by a panel of photography experts and each award winner will receive $10,000 to use towards the completion of their project in addition to their very own Leica Q2 […]

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New versions released: Capture One 21 v14.1, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI v2.2.4 and Mask AI v1.3.9

Capture One 21 version 14.1 Today Capture One 21  released version 14.1. The new features are described in detail on this page, a free trial is also available. The release notes can be found here. The different Capture One 21 buying options can be found here. Additional information (list of new features, improvements, and supported […]

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The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 Aspherical lens is now also available for pre-order at Adorama

The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 Aspherical lens just got listed for pre-order at Adorama in case you want to get on a fresh waiting list (I think this lens will be out of stock for years): Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic Connection Meister Camera Leica Shop Calumet […]

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New Leica Summilux-Noctilux lenses book

There is a new book about Leica Summilux and Noctilux lenses by Pierpaolo Ghisetti and Marco Cavina (available in both Italian and English). The book is currently listed for sale on eBay for €40 (see other books by the same authors available on eBay). Here are some screenshots taken from the new book:

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Send your consignments for the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction by the end of March 2021

The Leitz Photographica Auction is accepting consignments for their 38th auction that will take place on June 12, 2021, in Vienna. The deadline for submitting consignments of unique Leica pieces and/or entire collections is the end of March 2021. Here are some of the Leica items that will be available in the auction: Additional information:

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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live tonight: Leica Noctilux lenses

Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live will cover Leica Noctilux lenses tonight, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 8:00 pm EST. This episode will cover all Noctilux lenses – from the first 50mm f/1.2 to the latest 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. You can watch the episode live tonight on YouTube – here is the link:

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Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens additional coverage

Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens additional coverage: 0.3m (1 ft) Minimum Focusing – Closest focusing distance of any M lens ever produced Most compact 35mm M-System lens Unparalleled optical performance 10 lens elements in 5 groups with 4 aspherical surfaces & a floating element design E39 Filter Thread Weight: 320g / 11.3oz Length: Approx. 40.9 / 49.3 mm […]

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Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens announced

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens is now officially announced. The new lens is the only M-lens with a close-focus distance of just 30 centimeters. The price is $8,195 and pre-orders are now open at Leica stores, boutiques and dealers for $8,195: Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic […]

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