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The Leica SL2-S scored 95 at DxOMark

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2021

DxOMark just published their test results and analysis of the Leica SL2-S camera sensor. Here is the conclusion (click on screenshots for larger view):

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The price of the new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH lens will be $5,195

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2021

A quick update on the upcoming Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH lens – the price of the lens will be $5,195. This will be the 6th prime Leica SL lens:

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The new Kamerakraft LM grip v2.0 for Leica M film cameras is now available for sale at the Leica Rumors Online Store

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2021

Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models. The new Kamerakraft LM grip v2.0 for Leica M film cameras I mentioned on Instagram a few weeks ago is now available for sale in the Leica Rumors Online Store with free international shipping: […]

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Confirmed: two different James Bond 007 related Leica Q2 limited editions cameras are coming

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2021

I got a confirmation from a very good source that the Leica Q2 James Bond and the Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams are two different 007 inspired limited edition Q2 cameras: Greg Williams was the photographer for several James Bond movie and Daniel Craig is obviously the actor playing 007. The latest Bond movie “No Time […]

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Venus Optics released four additional Laowa lenses for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2021

Venus Optics released four additional Laowa lenses in L-mount: Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Here are the pictures of the four new Laowa L-mount lenses: In total, Venus Optics currently has 12 different L-mount lenses: Here is the full list:

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Two new Voigtlander VM lenses to be announced soon: APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 and ULTRON 35mm f/2 *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2021

Voigtlander will soon announce two new VM lenses for Leica M-mount: Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM (price: 128,000 yen including tax) Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm f/2 Aspherical Type II VM (available in black and silver) – a replacement for the current Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/2 Aspherical lens Update #1: The planned release date […]

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The price of the new Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens is already sky-rocketing

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2021

The price of the new Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens is already sky-rocketing – there are several reports on social media indicating that the lens is selling for almost twice the original price: Dear friends, We have many requests on recently introduced Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH (silver chrome finish) lens. How […]

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