A quick update on the rumored/upcoming Leica SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and Extender L 2.0x: they will not be developed in-house. Leica will most likely use one of the existing Panasonic or Sigma lens designs: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens for L-mount Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 O.I.S. lens for L-mount […]
→ AstrHori announced a new and upgraded 28mm f/13 periprobe lens with a 360° rotating base for Leica L-mount. → The next Leicapalooza will take place at Tamarkin Camera in Chicago from July 12 – 14. → Another Leica APO-Telyt-R 1600mm f/5.6 lens report by Juza Photo. → The new Luminar mobile app for iPhone is now […]
SmallRig announced a new L-shape mount plate with a handle for the Leica Q3 camera (now available for pre-order): Customized Nameplate: Personalize your L-shape mount plate with handle with an engraved nameplate for a unique touch. Titanium Alloy Components: Dual-sided strap holes and screws made of titanium alloy ensure enduring strength and resilience. Silicone Grip […]
Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and a new Extender L 2.0x (currently, only the Leica Extender L 1.4x for Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is available). Both extenders have been rumored for a while. I don’t know if the new 70-200mm f/2.8 will be a rebatched lens or Leica-designed. Both Panasonic […]
Last week I reported that Leica Camera AG took over the Norwegian company Fjorden Electra AS in the course of the development of the new Leica LUX app. You can now read the full details and the backstory in this post: “Fjorden is now part of Leica Camera“. It is interesting to note that Fjorden […]
In addition to the popular photo editing tool, Luminar is also offering photo tours. Their next destination is Iceland: Aug 17 – Aug 23, 2024 Activity level: easy 7-day adventure through Iceland’s diverse landscapes Original price: $6,000 ($500 off if you mention the code rumors) If you compare other photo tours to Iceland, the price […]
After the recent Leica D-Lux 8 announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):
