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Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Leica L-mount

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens (E/Z/RF/L mount) is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information:

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Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens officially announced in Russia

A new Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens was announced in Russia at the Portfolio Party 2025 photo festival in Moscow. The lens has been rumored for a while – see previous posts: Additional information on the new/upcoming Zenit M-mount lenses: 2.8/21, 1.0/35 and 1.0/50 Here are some sample photos: Several other lenses were also on display […]

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Leica accessories from Akara Labs: 6-bit encoder, SlimSkin cases, lens stealth rings

In addition to the M-mount lens 6-bit encoder, Akara Labs has several other Leica accessories, including cases for the Pixii camera (they are currently running a special 15% discount on any Slim Skin case when purchasing a 6-bit kit with code May15):   Leica M Mount Lens Precision 6-Bit Encoder Leica M2/M3/M4 Slim Skin Case Leica […]

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ON1 software 20th anniversary promotion sale: get up to 75% off Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more

ON1 software is 20 years old this year, and they are celebrating their anniversary with a big sale: Products up to 75% off: ON1 Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more (view all products) Plugins starting at just $19.99 Customer photo contest with gift card and merch prizes: Check their website for additional information. ON1 […]

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New Lailens 50mm f/1.1 (M-mount) and 35mm f/1.9 (L39 mount) lenses from China

There is a new Chinese lens manufacturer called Lailens (www.leicalens.com), and they have already released their first lens with plans for a second one:

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for May 2025

Here are the top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for May 2025:

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Another online sighting of the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

There is another online sighting of the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens: The new Noctilux-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH is rumored to be announed in July. The next Leitz Auction will take place on June 27th in Wetzlar, and the 2025 Leica Experience Days will be July 11-13 – plenty of opportunities to release a new […]

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