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OstLicht Auction: “The bidding and the results had been manipulated by our Chinese partners”

By LR admin | Published: March 17, 2025

OstLicht Auction issued a statement about their last camera auction claiming “the bidding and the results had been manipulated by our Chinese partners“. Herr is the full text:

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Two new Light Lens Lab lenses for Leica M-mount: 50mm f/1.5 S21 and APO 35mm f/2 ASPH

By LR admin | Published: March 15, 2025

Light Lens Lab will release two new lenses for Leica M-Mout – here are photos of the new lenses on display at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan:

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Vi Vante March Sale

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2025

Vi Vante started a new sale, offering 20% off all orders over $100 on their website. The discount is deducted automatically at check out. Update: now there’s a discount code LEICARUMORS for an additional 20% off. Many Vi Vante products are also on sale at the official Amazon store (add to cart to see discount). Sterling silver […]

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The Leica Q3 43 camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: March 13, 2025

The latest Leica Q3 43 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens is finally in stock at: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami RedDotCameras Foto Koch | WEX Photo Rangefinder Map Camera Leica Q3 43 camera accessory

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 Rigid lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: March 13, 2025

Fred Miranda published his review of the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 Rigid lens for Leica M-mount (order at LLL website | PopFlash):

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New book: “Four Generations Leitz in Company Management 1869–1986”

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2025

Today, Lecia released a new book called “Four Generations Leitz in Company Management 1869–1986,” which can be purchased from Leica Stores worldwide (more Leica books can be found here). Here are the details:

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Insta360 and Leica announce an extension of partnership

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2025

Insta360 and Leica Camera announced an extension of their partnership (see previous coverage). This marks a significant milestone in the realm of action and 360-degree imaging, bringing together Leica’s heritage in optical innovation with Insta360’s advancements in camera technology. The latest fruit of this collaboration was the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 equipped with a Leica […]

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