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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2023

After the silver Leica SL2 camera announcement, here is an updated list and a recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous reports here):

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LeicaRumors can now also be found on Threads

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2023

    Threads LeicaRumors can now also be found on Threads at: https://www.threads.net/@leicarumors:   Post by @leicarumors View on Threads   Email Subscription You can subscribe for email notifications on FeedRabbit for free (you will need to enter the PhotoRumors RSS feed: https://leicarumors.com/feed/). RSS Feed If you are using RSS to get LeicaRumors updates, please […]

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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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