Monthly Archives: April 2025

Leica digest #180

→ New Viltrox Z1 retro camera flash announced (additional information): B&H Photo | Amazon. → Kipon released firmware V1.1 for the Leica S-GFX AF adapter. → Think Tank Photo Sling Bags Sale. → Panasonic joins the Content Authenticity Initiative. → Blazar confirmed that they will soon announce new L-mount anamorphic AF lenses. → Leica Camera acquiring Leica […]

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Leica Camera celebrates 100 years of the Leica I camera with special events in New York City on Saturday, May 3

  In partnership with the Meatpacking Business Improvement District, Leica Camera will celebrate 100 years of the Leica I camera with special events in New York City on Saturday, May 3, 2025. “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century” Celebration to Commemorate a Camera That Changed The World 100 Years of Leica event on May 3, […]

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Now in stock: Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage edition lens (glossy black paint finish)

The latest Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage edition lens (glossy black paint finish) is now in stock at: Adorama B&H Photo (sold out already) Rangefinder Maybe a last chance to get one before the price increase on May 1st. Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint Leica US […]

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Thypoch released new Simera 28mm & 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount with a new Focus Tab Type II Version

Thypoch released new Simera 28mm f/1.4 and Simera 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount featuring a new Focus Tab Type II Version. These versions have the same optical design as the infinity lock version. The only differences are the focusing mechanism and pricing. The new lenses are now available for pre-order at B&H Photo. Thypoch […]

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Leica US price increase officially announced for May 1st

The previously reported Leica price increase (see this and this post) resulting from the new tariffs introduced by President Trump is now officially announced and will take effect on May 1st. If you are planning on purchasing new Leica gear, now would be a good time to do so – read the details at the bottom of this […]

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New Leica M11-P Safari edition camera rumored to be announced soon

A new Leica M11-P Safari edition camera is rumored to be announced soon. I do not have any details on the exact date, price, or lens combo, so stay tuned for updates. Pictured above: the previous Leica M10-P Safari limited edition camera.

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Leica is rumored to increase prices in the US and Canada on May 1st

Just like Canon, Fujifilm, and Blackmagic, Leica is also rumored to increase prices in the US (and Canada since they are operated by Leica North America) as a result of the new tariffs introduced by President Trump. The new prices are rumored to kick in on May 1st. Most of Leica’s products will receive a price increase […]

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