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New: Solinon 18mm f/5.6 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 3, 2025

There is a new lens company from China called Solinon, and they just released their first rangefindner lens: Solinon 18mm f/5.6 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:

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Leica digest #174

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2025

→ Leica Store Miami new pre-owned arrivals. → The previously reported Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone, co-developed with Leica, has now been officially announced (in the US Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon). → Sigma to release a new and improved 35mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art II lens for L-mount later this year. → The new 2025 […]

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Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 collapsible rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2025

Explora published a review of the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 collapsible rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount. Here is their conclusion:

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Rumors: Leica is/was considering to do a limited edition remake of the original Leica I camera

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2025
Stefan Daniel using an early Leica I no. 126 made 100 years ago

I’ve heard some unconfirmed rumors that Leica is/was considering remaking the original Leica I camera, which was introduced 100 years ago today. If this really happens, the camera will be a limited edition and will cost a lot. Leica has an event scheduled for 100 Years of Leica event on May 3, 2025:

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The Leica I camera is 100 years old today

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2025
1925 Leica IA with Leitz Elmar lens

  The Leica I camera is 100 years old today (see all 100 years of Leica I posts):

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Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M pre-order links and sample photos

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025

The new Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M is now available for pre-order at: US: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon (coming soon) DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet UK: WEX Photo International shipping: Thypoch website Here are a few sample photos from the lens: Additional information on the lens can be […]

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The L-Mount Alliance is looking for new members and other L-mount news you may have missed

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025

The L-Mount Alliance is looking for new members and other L-mount news from the 2025 CP+ show in Japan you may have missed: The L-Mount Alliance is looking for more participants Ending tomorrow: 5% off select Panasonic gear (MFT and L-mount)

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