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Hands-on pictures of the new Sigma BF full-frame L-mount camera

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2025

Here are a few hands-on pictures of the new Sigma BF full-frame L-mount camera (pre-order links: B&H, Adorama, WEX, Koch, Erhardt):

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20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2025

Here are 20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount: The BF stands for “Beautiful foolishness” No memory card slots No EVF No IBIS Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for video only There are new BF matching I series silver lenses Only three buttons Haptic responsive controls 230GB […]

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The new Sigma L-mount products are now available for pre-order (BF camera, 300-600mm, 16-300mm, I series lenses)

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2025

The new Sigma products are now available for pre-order: Sigma BF camera (L): B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Koch | Erhardt Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens (E/L): B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Koch | Erhardt Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary lens (E/L/X/RF): B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Koch | Erhardt Sigma […]

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Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2025

Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here). Pre-order links (updated): US: B&H Photo | Adorama DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet UK: WEX Photo International shipping: Thypoch website Key features of the Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens: 16 iris blades for perfectly rounded bokeh at any stop No visible […]

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Sigma announces a new BF camera and series I silver lenses for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2025

Sigma just announced a new BF camera and several new lenses for L-mount, and I am sure many Leica fans will discover several similarities and the minimalist designs of the already discontinued Leica TL models. I can bet Leica had some input on the design. The BF in the camera name stands for “Beautiful foolishness”. Pre-orders […]

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Leica digest #173

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2025

→ JJC grip for Leica Q3 cameras (see more Q3 accessories here). → The Leica SL2 camera is now $3,600 off. → The Panasonic Lumix S5 (Leica L-mount) is now $800 off. → A new Leica Akademie Netherlands has been added to the global network (not officially launched yet). Pictured above is the “Inspiration Leica Akademie” book. → […]

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More Leica M12 and Leica M with EVF camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2025

Here are the latest Leica M12 and Leica M with EVF camera rumors: There will be no Leica M12 this year (2025), and maybe not even next year (unless it comes very late in 2026). The latest Leica M11 firmware update has stabilized the camera, and Leica will continue to sell that model. At least […]

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