→ The 26.4MP Leica S1 medium format digital camera was introduced 30 years ago at the 1996 Photokina show in Cologne, Germany. Only about 150 cameras were sold, and the price new was €17,000. Additional information is available here (see also history of Leica cameras). → New wooden Leica Q3 model 1:1 replica camera with […]
I recently toured Owlkrown’s facility in Miami, expecting a boutique operation (their slogan is “Made in Miami”). What I found was a working machine shop. The equipment is the part I keep thinking about. Mazak Integrex multitasking centers, plus Haas, Doosan, and Tsugami Swiss machines: capital equipment that usually earns its keep on aerospace and […]
I can now confirm the rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here are the updated details: Based on one of the rarest and most historically significant lenses in the Leica M-System: the Elcan 66 mm f/2 (never released for public sale) A spy lens originally developed by Dr. Walter Mandler at Ernst […]
I am not 100% sure yet, but I think Leica could also announce a new SL3 Reporter camera in metal gray or a similar color like the existing Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8 versions: All three new Leica metal gray cameras are now in stock: Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8
Leica is rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited-edition lens next week, on September 3rd (Thursday). The new model will be part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection. Only 660 pieces will be produced, and the price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros. Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:
The previously reported 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens L-mount is now available for purchase at the 7artisans online store – use code RUMORS for a discount (coming soon to B&H Photo). Additional information on the lens can be found here:
Mr. Ding Studio is currently developing new Leica M-mount conversion kits for the classic Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7, 50mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The design will keep the original outer barrel and brand ring intact. The installation process will be much easier. The new kits are in the final R&D stage and have already […]
