The 2025 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle is now live. Just like in previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools at a significant discount. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities:
I already reported on the upcoming Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount – here are the first pictures of the lens taken at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan: Thypoch lenses for M-mount are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon (check also the official website). Previous coverage of Thypoch lenses can be […]
In addition to the new, co-developed with Leica, Ultra 15 smartphone with Summilux lenses, Xiaomi also release two prototype photography solutions for smartphones: Xiaomi Modular camera optical system Xiaomi interchangeable lenses for a smartphone The lens adapter for the interchangeable lenses appears to be M-mount. Update: the second prototype is from a company called Realme […]
There is a new lens company from China called Solinon, and they just released their first rangefindner lens: Solinon 18mm f/5.6 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:
→ Leica Store Miami new pre-owned arrivals. → The previously reported Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone, co-developed with Leica, has now been officially announced (in the US Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon). → Sigma to release a new and improved 35mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art II lens for L-mount later this year. → The new 2025 […]
Explora published a review of the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 collapsible rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount. Here is their conclusion:
I’ve heard some unconfirmed rumors that Leica is/was considering remaking the original Leica I camera, which was introduced 100 years ago today. If this really happens, the camera will be a limited edition and will cost a lot. Leica has an event scheduled for 100 Years of Leica event on May 3, 2025:
