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More new third party lenses for L-mount

The TTartisan AF 40mm f/2 full-frame lens is now also available for L-mount: Amazon | TTartisan | Pergear (additional information). → The Kase 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens is now available for Leica L mount (additional information). → Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang will release L-mount versions of the AF 14-24mm f/2.8 and AF 24-60mm f/2.8 lenses. […]

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Update: Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th, Leica M EV1 on October 23rd

A quick update to my last post: Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th Leica M EV1 on October 23rd The final name of the Leica M with an electronic viewfinder will be Leica M EV1. Join the new Leica M EV1 Facebook Group  Join the new Leica M12 Facebook Group

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Leica M EV1 camera with electronic viewfinder updates

    Here is a recap of the latest Leica M EV1 camera leaks/rumors: Update – Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th, Leica M EV1 on October 23rd: Update: Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th, Leica M EV1 on October 23rd

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New Leica Q3 Monochrom camera to be announced next month (October 2025)

A new Leica Q3 Monochrom camera is rumored to be announced next month (October 2025). Most likely, this will be a 28mm lens version, but we could also see a 43mm Monochrom version later (maybe in 2026). I believe Leica will release both focal lengths for the Monochrom line. There will be multiple Leica announcements […]

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Xiaomi and Leica Camera AG announced the Xiaomi 15T series smartphones with “Leica Street Photography Mode” and 5x Summilux lenses

The previously reported Xiaomi 15T series smartphones are now officially announced with “Leica Street Photography Mode” and Leica 5x Summilux lenses. In the US, Xiaomi phones can be purchased on Amazon. Xiaomi 15T specifications:

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Panasonic announced a new Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. lens for L-Mount

Panasonic announced a new Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. lens for L-Mount. With teleconverters attached, this lens can be extended to 1000mm. The new tech inside includes Panasonic’s debut Tight-Smooth Ring and 7-stop Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation support. The new lens also features a dual-phase linear motor, delivering fast and silent autofocus. Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto […]

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Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount review

Fred Miranda published his review of the new Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount – currently in stock at: US: Amazon | B&H Photo Europe: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo Worldwide: Thypoch website Here is the final review conclusion:

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