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Voigtlander announced a new COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 14, 2024

Voigtlander announced a new COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens for Leica M-mount. Shipping will start in July 2024. Pre-orders will be open soon. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information:

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Leica price increase coming in the US on July 1, 2024

By LR admin | Published: June 14, 2024

After Japan and Europe, a new Leica price increase is also coming to the US on July 1, 2024. The new Leica price list can be found at RedDotForum:

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Update: the rumored Leica SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and Extender L 2.0x will not be developed in-house

By LR admin | Published: June 13, 2024

A quick update on the rumored/upcoming Leica SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and Extender L 2.0x: they will not be developed in-house. Leica will most likely use one of the existing Panasonic or Sigma lens designs: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens for  L-mount Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 O.I.S. lens for L-mount […]

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Leica digest #152

By LR admin | Published: June 13, 2024

→ AstrHori announced a new and upgraded 28mm f/13 periprobe lens with a 360° rotating base for Leica L-mount. → The next Leicapalooza will take place at Tamarkin Camera in Chicago from July 12 – 14. → Another Leica APO-Telyt-R 1600mm f/5.6 lens report by Juza Photo. → The new Luminar mobile app for iPhone is now […]

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SmallRig announced a new L-shape mount plate with a handle for the Leica Q3 camera (now available for pre-order)

By LR admin | Published: June 12, 2024

SmallRig announced a new L-shape mount plate with a handle for the Leica Q3 camera (now available for pre-order): Customized Nameplate: Personalize your L-shape mount plate with handle with an engraved nameplate for a unique touch. Titanium Alloy Components: Dual-sided strap holes and screws made of titanium alloy ensure enduring strength and resilience. Silicone Grip […]

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Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and a Leica Extender L 2.0x

By LR admin | Published: June 10, 2024

Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and a new Extender L 2.0x (currently, only the Leica Extender L 1.4x for Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is available). Both extenders have been rumored for a while. I don’t know if the new 70-200mm f/2.8 will be a rebatched lens or Leica-designed. Both Panasonic […]

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The next Fjorden smartphone grip could be Leica-branded

By LR admin | Published: June 10, 2024

Last week I reported that Leica Camera AG took over the Norwegian company Fjorden Electra AS in the course of the development of the new Leica LUX app. You can now read the full details and the backstory in this post: “Fjorden is now part of Leica Camera“. It is interesting to note that Fjorden […]

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