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New lenses for Leica L-mount from Panasonic and Venus Optics

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2021

Venus Optics added L-mount options on two of their existing lenses: Laowa 9mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine (APS-C) Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine (full-frame) Panasonic is expected going to announce soon a new LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount:

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The third Wetzlar Camera Auction will take place on October 9th

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2021

The third Wetzlar Camera Auction will take place on October 9th, 2021 in Wetzlar, Germany. The official catalog will be published shortly – here are some selected Leica highlights (pictured above): Leica M4 olive “Bundeswehr” (1970) Leica III prototype (1932) Leica M3 painted black (1958)

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Leica Camera USA announces 3rd Leica Women Foto Project Award

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2021

Leica Camera USA announced their 3rd Leica Women Foto Project Award & New Mentor Program in collaboration with VII. Three awardees will receive a Leica SL2-S camera set, $10,000, and exhibition at Fotografiska New York. Three mentorships will be granted for an exclusive professional development program run in partnership with VII. Press release:

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The new Voigtlander HELIAR Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2021

The new Voigtlander HELIAR Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order: B&H Photo Jo Geier Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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Zeiss ZM lens price increase coming on October 1st

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2021
Zeiss ZM rangefinder camera lenses for Leica M mount

Zeiss will be increasing the prices of their lenses in the US across the board on October 1st. All Zeiss ZM lenses (for Leica M-mount) will go up by $100: You can get your Zeiss ZM lens before the price increase at Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Ace Photo. Some lenses are currently out of […]

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Leica Store Las Vegas is now closed

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2021

The Leica Store in Las Vegas is closed as of August 24th. If I am not mistaken, this was a Leica-operated store. The Las Vegas store was opened back in August 2015: Leica Boutique Las Vegas grand opening Here is the full email sent by Leica Camera:

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The TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount is now on sale for $349 (reg. price: $449)

By LR admin | Published: August 24, 2021

Until the end of August, both the black and silver TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are on sale for $349 (reg. price: $449 or $100 off). This offer is valid only at the official TTartisan online store and AliExpress (they both offer international shipping). Additional information on the TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 lens for […]

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