Monthly Archives: May 2021

Is the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount produced by Sigma?

Before the official announcement, I reported on several occasions that the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount is rumored to be produced by Sigma. During the official announcement a few days ago, I could not find any official confirmation on that claim, but this is what I found online:

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PIXII is working on a new version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount

PIXII is working on a new version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount. One of the expected upgrades will be a new processor (see screenshot above). Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo. PIXII is also developing a new, wider ISO range: starting with a pulled ISO […]

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Rumors: Sharp to announce a new AQUOS R6 smartphone with Leica cameras

Nokishita reports that this month (May) Sharp will announce a new AQUOS R6 smartphone that was jointly developed with Leica (I assume the camera was developed by Leica):

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Announced: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount

The previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH is now officially announced. Two new bundle options with the SL2 and SL2-S were also introduced. The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. is available to order today at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers for $2,795. The SL2 and SL2-S camera bundles coupled with the new 24-70 are priced […]

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Ending this week: $20 off Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI

The $20 off the new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI is ending on May 7, 2021 (see the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing). Additional information on the new version can be found here. Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle is now on sale for $149.99 (orig. $259.97). You can also get an additional 15% off all Topaz Labs products with […]

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More leaked pictures from the new Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens

Here is a recap of all rumors for the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens: The Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens will be a part of a new “economy line” from Leica (not sure for the exact name of the new product line) The VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens will be offered together […]

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Coming soon: TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount

TTartisan and 7artisans will announce several new lenses in 2 weeks and one of them will be the TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount: See the full list of upcoming lenses at PhotoRumors. 7artisans already has a 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount – see the previous lens coverage here and here. Update – […]

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