Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website (http://www.opticexplorer.com). You can use this web application to simulate the characteristics and performance of many lenses. They have a sizable database of existing lens designs that can be searched for and simulated. You can explore the lens database and play with lenses, light sources […]
I was told that the latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood. Leica is rumored to redesign the round hood for the new Steel Rim remake since the current lens hood causes a vignette when used with filters (first reported by Fred Miranda). Leica’s customer service has confirmed […]
Our sponsor Map Camaera in Japan published a list of the top-selling Leica camera for the past 10 years (both new and used). Here are the results:
→ Venus Optics released a new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 for Leica L-mount (additional information available here). → New: Pan’s workflow memory card station hub (additional info available here): Pergear (10% off promo code: MN37G99C8Y65, valid until February 28th) Amazon US (10% off promo code: 10CSQ642, valid until March 16th) → The latest CIPA December numbers and comparison for the last […]
Meet the Hong Kong lawyer (and former sponsor of this site) who collects Leica cameras as a hobby:
Tonight Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will cover the Leica M11 menu (Saturday, February 18 at pm Eastern time):
DxO released 492 new Optics Modules and now supports the following Leica lenses: Leica APO Summicron SL 28mm F2 ASPH Leica APO Summicron SL 50mm F2 ASPH Leica APO Summicron SL 90mm F2 ASPH Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH There are now over 81,000 unique Optics Modules and the performance of supported […]
This will not last long, act fast if you are interested – a black Leica M-A Typ 127 camera is now in stock in the US at B&H Photo: Update: sold out already. A silver Leica M-A Typ 127 camera is in stock at Amazon (sold by a third-party seller):
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