I can now confirm the rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here are the updated details: Based on one of the rarest and most historically significant lenses in the Leica M-System: the Elcan 66 mm f/2 (never released for public sale) A spy lens originally developed by Dr. Walter Mandler at Ernst […]
I am not 100% sure yet, but I think Leica could also announce a new SL3 Reporter camera in metal gray or a similar color like the existing Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8 versions: All three new Leica metal gray cameras are now in stock: Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8
Leica is rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited-edition lens next week, on September 3rd (Thursday). The new model will be part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection. Only 660 pieces will be produced, and the price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros. Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:
The previously reported 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens L-mount is now available for purchase at the 7artisans online store – use code RUMORS for a discount (coming soon to B&H Photo). Additional information on the lens can be found here:
Mr. Ding Studio is currently developing new Leica M-mount conversion kits for the classic Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7, 50mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The design will keep the original outer barrel and brand ring intact. The installation process will be much easier. The new kits are in the final R&D stage and have already […]
Last year I reported on the Leica M-A “Leica Historica” 50th anniversary limited edition set, but the information was very limited – basically only from a magazine cover: Coming soon: new Leica limited edition camera to mark the 50th anniversary of “Leica Historica” The edition is now all sold out, and I can share some […]
SUB13 (see previous coverage) announced a new Skeleton underwater housing for Leica Q3 cameras:
