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Please support this Leica M camera model project on Lego Ideas

There have been several Lego-Leica projects in the past, but for some reason unknown to me, they all disappeared from the Internet – maybe it’s because of copyright/trademark issues? If you have any inside information on this story, please let me know because a while back I spent money and effort to create a new […]

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Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens: shipping date, pre-orders, sample photos

The new Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens for Leica M-mount will be released on June 10th. Sample photos from the lens can be found here. Pre-orders should be open soon at: PopFlash B&H Photo Jo Geier (EU) Adorama and Amazon should have the listing soon Cosina recently uploaded a few sample photos […]

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Used Leica gear at KEH

This is a promo post for buying and selling used Leica gear at KEH: Used Leica equipment Leica M10 cameras at KEH Leica R8 Chrome 35mm camera Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron Aspherical lens for M-Mount Five older Leica digital cameras that are more affordable Trade your gear at KEH.com and ger a 10% bonus on […]

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New TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount announced

The previously rumored TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount announced is now officially announced. The lens specifications, MTF chart, sample photos, pre-order options, and additional information can be found at PhotoRumors: Announced: new TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount, available for pre-order Additional pictures of the new lens:

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Is the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount produced by Sigma?

Before the official announcement, I reported on several occasions that the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount is rumored to be produced by Sigma. During the official announcement a few days ago, I could not find any official confirmation on that claim, but this is what I found online:

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PIXII is working on a new version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount

PIXII is working on a new version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount. One of the expected upgrades will be a new processor (see screenshot above). Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo. PIXII is also developing a new, wider ISO range: starting with a pulled ISO […]

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Rumors: Sharp to announce a new AQUOS R6 smartphone with Leica cameras

Nokishita reports that this month (May) Sharp will announce a new AQUOS R6 smartphone that was jointly developed with Leica (I assume the camera was developed by Leica):

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