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The “Silver Sale” at Leica Store Miami

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2023

Leica Store Miami started a new “Silver Sale” with price reductions on some new and pre-owned silver Leica lenses, cameras, and accessories: This offer ends on July 31, 2023. No discount code is required – savings are automatically applied.

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Just announced: new Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2023

A new Shoten R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses was introduced in Japan. Two different versions are available: M42-LM R50 for M42 mount PK-LM R50 for Pentax K-mount (not compatible with DA lenses) The new adapters are already listed for sale on Amazon Japan for ¥ 22,730 (around $160). […]

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Leica S3 has reached “end of production”

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2023

The Japanese store Map Camera mentioned on Twitter that the Leica S3 medium format camera has reached “end of production” and stock availability is limited. A quick check shows that B&H no longer lists the S3 and Adorama has it listed as “special order”. Last year Stefan Daniel (Leica Executive Vice President of Technology and […]

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Venus Optics Laowa rangefinder-coupled lenses for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2023

Venus Optics offers several lenses for Leica M-mount but many readers do not know that all Laowa lenses except the 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom are rangefinder-coupled and can be used on a rangefinder – see the product listing at B&H and on the official Venus Optics website:

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New Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: July 4, 2023

The previously rumored Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order at Funleader (direct product link). The price of the lens is $358.99 and Funleader offers worldwide shipping. They also currently have 10% off sitewide and they offer several other lenses and accessories for Leica […]

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Leica Japan: Leica Q3 orders far exceed our expectations and deliveries may take some time

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2023

Leica Japan issued a notice that Leica Q3 orders have far exceeded expectations and deliveries could take some time: [Important] Notice of “Leica Q3” supply status Thank you for using the Leica Online Store. We are currently receiving orders for the Leica Q3 that far exceed our expectations worldwide, so it is taking some time […]

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