Monthly Archives: February 2025

The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued in Japan

The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued in Japan: Kitamura Camera: discontinued products Map Camera: discontinued products, in stock Bic Camera: on sale now Yodobashi Camera: discontinued Leica Store: out of stock In the US, the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is currently in stock at B&H Photo, but the […]

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Tomorrow Leica will announce a new iPhone grip that can control the FOTOS/LUX apps (by Fjorden?)

Tomorrow Leica is rumored to announce a new iPhone grip that can control the FOTOS/LUX apps (by Fjorden?). My guess is that this will be a new and improved version (Leica branded) of the Fjorden camera grip for iPhone. I already made a blog post on this rumor last year:

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New: PolarPro MagFlip lens hood, BaseGrip, and ThumbGrip for Leica Q3 cameras

PolarPro announced new accessories for Leica Q3 cameras (see all new PolarPro products): PolarPro MagFlip lens hood for Leica Q3 cameras (currently sold out) PolarPro BaseGrip for Leica Q3 cameras (bronze or black) PolarPro ThumbGrip for Leica Q3 cameras (bronze or black)

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Another Leica photographer’s jacket collaboration – this time with Shackleton (new Leica x Shackleton Frank Hurley waterproof jacket for active photographers)

There is a new Leica photographer’s jacket collaboration – this time with Shackleton. The price of the new Leica x Shackleton Frank Hurley waterproof jacket for active photographers is £895, and you can get one here: Additional information on the new Leica x Shackleton Frank Hurley waterproof jacket for active photographers:

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The latest Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock

The latest Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock at: US: B&H Photo | Leica Miami | Classic Connection DE: Calumet | Koch UK: WEX Photo | Red Dot Cameras Previous coverage of the Leica SL3-S can be found here:

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New: the world’s first Kipon M-M 2x Baveyes optic extender for Leica M-mount lenses (doubles the focal length similar to a teleconverter)

Kipon released the world’s first M-M 2x optic extender for Leica M-mount lenses (75mm/90mm/135mm) that will double the focal length, similar to a teleconverter. The extender can also be used on different mirrorless cameras with an additional adapter. The price is $898, and orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information:

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Leica digest #170

→ The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 “Eight Elements” lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock. → Light Lens Lab will begin researching, developing, and producing photographic and cinematic films – see the details here (previous coverage of LLL is available here). → Select Vi Vante items are now 20% off. → The latest memory cards from […]

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