Monthly Archives: May 2025

New L-mount announcement: new Panasonic Lumix S1II/S1IIE cameras and Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 lens

The previously reported Panasonic Lumix S1II/S1IIE cameras and Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount are now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Press releases Previous coverage with detailed specs Related videos Additional information:

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Topaz Labs Photo AI version 4 released with a $30 promo discount

    Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 4, and for a limited time, they are offering a $30 off promo discount. See what’s new in version 4 here: Topaz Labs Photo AI version 4 released with a $30 promo discount Via NikonRumors

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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Another Leica 35mm f/2 Cron 7-element replica from China: Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount

There is a new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount from China that is a replica and a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses. Mandler is expected to launch another […]

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Leica digest #181

→ The 2025 China P&E 2025 show starts next week in Beijing. Expect many new lenses to be announced/displayed (is the above picture of a new 7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount?) → Leica Camera AG Switzerland is celebrating the anniversary with an event and an exhibition as part of the Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography. […]

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Leica/Leitz at the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC: register now for free

Leica/Leitz will take part in the upcoming 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo – the free registration is now open (previously reported here):

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Meet Aperty: the new AI-powered portrait editor

Meet Aperty: The New AI-Powered Portrait Editor Portrait Photographers Will Love Aperty: The Pro Portrait Retouching Tool Photographers Have Been Waiting For If you’ve been searching for the best retouch app to enhance your portraits, Aperty is worth a closer look. This intelligent portrait retouch software uses advanced AI to deliver natural, professional results—without hours […]

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