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Update: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M-mount is sold out, LTM mount still available, next batch is coming in March

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount already sold out in just a few hours. Currently, only the Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum LTM-mount lens is in stock (in both silver and black finishes): Update – all variants are now sold out. The next batch is coming in March. Bookmark this page for future […]

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You can now buy the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 7-element lens

The Chinese lens manufacturer Mandler has opened its online store, and you can now purchase the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for the Leica M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica […]

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Fifty Years of Leica Galleries (1976–2026)

Leica Camera AG celebrates half a century of Leica Galleries (1976–2026):

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Now available: modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 limited edition lens for Leica M-mount

Focus Studio in Japan is selling a modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 lens for Leica M-mount in limited quantities priced at $999 on eBay: The Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 “M-Mount Modified” is a limited special edition lens based on the industrial lens XENON-EMERALD 2.2/50 (F-Mount specification) manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach (Germany), modified to a Leica M-Mount […]

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Leica digest #220

→ Get a free WANDRD Rogue 6L Sling V1 camera bag when you spend $799+ on Laowa lenses.   → First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens for Leica L-mount. → A new Leica M3 Lego project is available online (see previous Leica M3 Lego cameras). → Xiaomi is rolling […]

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Rock n Roll introduces the Classic: new drum-tanned leather camera straps (chocolate, distressed red, black, distressed yellow)

Rock n Roll introduces the Classic – a new addition of drum-tanned leather camera straps available in chocolate, distressed red, black, and distressed yellow. LeicaRumors readers can get 10% off with the coupon code LR10%! (valid for the month of February). Here are the details on the new Classic drum-tanned leather camera straps:

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Deal of the day: new Leica SL Type 601 camera for $2,968

You can now get Leica SL Type 601 mirrorless camera for $2,967.99 (shipped and sold by Amazon): More Leica listings on Amazon can be found here and here. The Leica 24 SL Type 601 camera was announced 10 years ago and was originally priced at $7,450:

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