Monthly Archives: June 2025

Leica cameras and lenses at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction

Here are some of the Leica cameras and lenses that will be available at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction, which will take place on June 14 in Shanghai, China (see this post for additional information):

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Spring 2025 Lidong Camera & Photo Auction will take place on June 14

The next Lidong Camera & Photo Auction will take place on June 14 in Shanghai, China. I will follow up with another post highlighting the Leica cameras and lenses that will be part of the auction: Leica cameras and lenses at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction Here are the details on […]

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Leica digest #184

→ The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities. → Kipon starts to deliver the new Leica M-GFX M and Leica […]

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TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger for $39

TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website. The new flash works with most DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and compact cameras: See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light: TTArtisan announced a film […]

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Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Leica L-mount

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens (E/Z/RF/L mount) is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information:

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Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens officially announced in Russia

A new Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens was announced in Russia at the Portfolio Party 2025 photo festival in Moscow. The lens has been rumored for a while – see previous posts: Additional information on the new/upcoming Zenit M-mount lenses: 2.8/21, 1.0/35 and 1.0/50 Here are some sample photos: Several other lenses were also on display […]

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Leica accessories from Akara Labs: 6-bit encoder, SlimSkin cases, lens stealth rings

In addition to the M-mount lens 6-bit encoder, Akara Labs has several other Leica accessories, including cases for the Pixii camera (they are currently running a special 15% discount on any Slim Skin case when purchasing a 6-bit kit with code May15):   Leica M Mount Lens Precision 6-Bit Encoder Leica M2/M3/M4 Slim Skin Case Leica […]

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