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The first Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical VM/L39 lens for Leica M reviews are out

The first Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical VM/L39 lens reviews are already out (pre-order: B&H Photo | Jo Geier) – the first one is by Fred Miranda: “Summing up, the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar by Cosina is an impressively compelling choice. It’s an incredibly compact, lightweight, and affordable lens that excels as a versatile wide-angle option. […]

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New Leica M6 “Leitz Auction” black paint finish limited edition set announced

Leica announced a new M6 “Leitz Auction” black paint finish limited edition set with a Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH lens. Only 20 pieces will be produced to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Leitz Photographica Auction. The price is s 25,980 Euros incl. VAT. The set will be sold only at the Leica Camera Classics […]

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The new Funleader x Brightin Star XSLIM-M 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is back in stock, 5% off coupon included

The new Funleader x Brightin Star XSLIM-M 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is back in stock. You can get 5% off with coupon code 5EMAIL (international shipping available): Additional information on the lens can be found here: New Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount announced

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The new Voigtländer Color Skopar 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical VM/L39 lenses are now available for pre-order in the US

The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical VM/L39 lenses are now available for pre-order in the US at B&H Photo and at Jo Geier in Europe. Additional information on the new lenses can be found here: Three new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical lenses VM/L39 announced

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Leica digest #125

→ New: Vi Vante Gaucho “Mendoza” brown leather adjustable camera strap. → New TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” macro lens announced. → Disassembly and repair: MS-Optics Sonnetar 73mm F1.5 Leica M mount lens. → Panasonic L-mount event at the 2023 Photo & Imaging Show in Shanghai: new partnership with DJI, LiDAR autofocus, new S […]

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The latest releases from Topaz, Luminar, ACDSee, Peakto, Mylio, and the Clever Photographer

→ Topaz Labs released a major new Photo AI 1.5 (version 1.5.1) – you can also get $40 off until August 18th. Additional information on the new version is available here. → Skylum will release a major new AI upgrade to Luminar next week. → Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes. → Exclusive deal: you can get 30% off […]

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The new Shoten R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses

DC Watch published a detailed hands-on report with sample photos of the new Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses (translated) – you can add many different lenses to M-mount, like the new TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” lens: New TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” macro lens announced The […]

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