Monthly Archives: December 2021

Leica digest #85

→ The SPINN CP.02 camera carry system I mentioned a few days ago has already raised over $92k on Kickstarter (compatible with Leica CL/SL/SL-2/SL-2S/Q-2 cameras). → Because of the large number of pre-orders, the current shipping time for the new TTartisan 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount has already slipped to February. 2022. → Leica M10 […]

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Coming next year: new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements collapsible lens for Leica M-mount

Light Lens Lab is working on a new 35mm f/2 eight-elements collapsible lens for Leica M-mount (pictured above). The new lens will be available in silver chrome, black paint, or chrome with nickel plating. There is no official release date yet (expected in 2022). Pricing will be similar to the “regular” Light Lens Lab 35mm […]

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Announced: Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

The previously rumored Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. The price in Japan is ¥225,000 (around $2,000). Shipping will start in January 2022. Pre-orders will open soon at Adorama and B&H Photo. Update – pre-orders are now open at: US: B&H Photo EU: Jo Geier Here are […]

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The Leica M11 camera is rumored to be announced in January 2022

The Leica Q2 Reporter camera release today pretty much eliminated any potential Leica M11 camera announcement before the end of the year. In addition, I also received some reliable information that the new Leica M11 camera will be officially announced in January, 20122. The picture above is taken from the new Leica M11 Facebook Group. […]

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Just released: Capture One 22, DxO Nik Collection 4.3, PhotoLab 5.1, FilmPack 6.1 (ON1 Photo RAW 2022.1 coming soon)

DxO released new versions of several of their photo editing software packages (all DxO software products are currently up to 30% off until the end of December – use coupon code HOLIDAYDXO): DxO Nik Collection 4.3 (free trial) – now with 35 new nature-inspired presets (more than 250 presets total, Nik Collection also includes the […]

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Officially released: Leica Q2 Reporter camera with Kevlar armoring and matte green finish

Today Leica officially released the previously rumored Leica Q2 Reporter camera with Kevlar armoring and matte green finish (the camera was announced a month ago). Here are the details (see RedDotForum for more info): Design inspired by the Leica M10-P Reporter Kevlar armoring with rhombus texturing for a secure grip Discreet design with no Leica […]

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New Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount coming in January 2022

Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount in January 2022 according to Nokishita (see the leaked picture above). Currently, there are two Voigtlander Nokton 50mm lenses for M-mount – one with f/1.2 and one with f/1.5 apertures (they used to have also the Voigtlander Nokton […]

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