Monthly Archives: July 2023

New: “Lockhart’s List” database for Leica cameras

Lockhart’s List is a new database for Leica cameras. The subscription starts from €14.99/month. A sample preview of 55 Leica cameras can be found here:

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The Leica M11 is still the best-rated full-frame camera at DxOMark

The Leica M11 is still the best-rated full-frame camera at DxOMark:

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The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical VM/L39 lenses will start shipping on August 8th

The three new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical VM/L39 lenses will start shipping on August 8th. For pre-orders check Jo Geier in Europe and Adorama + B&H in the US. Additional information on the new lenses can be found here:

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Vi Vante offer: free international shipping for orders over $100 (code included)

Vi Vante is currently offering free international shipping for orders over $100 with code FLYBABYFLY: In addition, the Vi Vante “Calibre” hand-woven leather camera bag is on sale ($125 off): Every order of (only) the Vi Vante “Calibre” bag will come with a free Leica M3 vintage replica camera tin (a $60 value):

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The 10% discount offer from Funleader is ending on Monday (July 31)

The currently ongoing 10% off offer from Funleader is ending on Monday (July 31). Funleader has several interesting Leica products and they offer free shipping worldwide on orders over $30: Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount Lens Carrier for Leica M Film Cameras Contax G45 f/2 lens for Leica M-mount 925 sterling silver Leica M […]

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Leica M3 camera from 1959 listed for $10k sold for over $100k at LP Fotos Auktioner in Stockholm, Sweden

A Leica M3 camera No.959420 from 1959 sold for SEK 1,120,000 (around $106,000) at an auction held by LP Fotos Auktioner in Stockholm. The initial asking price was SEK 110,000 ($10,640) but the camera sold for SEK 1,120,000 ($106,000) – somebody basically paid 10x the asking price. The last bid increased the price from SEK […]

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Leica Q3 firmware update coming soon

Leica is rumored to release soon a new Q3 camera firmware update. Here are two of the issues that will be addressed:

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The latest AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 full-frame lens is rumored to be Samyang’s first Leica L-mount lens

Astrodesign and Samyang joined the Leica L-mount alliance two weeks ago. The AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 is rumored to be Samyang’s first Leica L-mount full-frame mirrorless lens. The lens already exists for Sony E-mount (priced at $1,399). Stay tuned for details. Astrodesign and Samyang join the L-mount alliance

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