The Russian camera and lens manufacturer Zenit is planning to start production on two new multi-coated lenses for rangefinder cameras (L39 / M mounts): Lomography-Zenit LZK 1948+ 1:2 f=5 cm (based on the old Jupiter-8 2/50) Lomography-Zenit Jupiter 9+ 2/85 (based on the old Jupiter 9 2/85) Source: Denis Gavrilov, via PhotoRumors
Leica released firmware update version 1.5.1 for the Leica T camera that includes only one bug fix: Lost connection to the camera while using Leica App with Visoflex attached solved
Lolumina announced new interchangeable soft-release buttons for cameras with non-threaded shutters:
Two new lenses for Leica M mount launched on Kickstarter: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan f2.9/50 lens – unfortunately rangefinder coupling is not supported, focusing can be done in live view Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art lens – also no rangefinder coupling, only zone focusing Additional information:
Leica released firmware update 2.0 for their SL mirrorless camera system. Some of the improvements are improved AF, 1/16,000 shutter speed, 529 AF points (up from 49) and more: Faster focusing, higher precision and optimized subject tracking New direct exposure compensation Images in DNG format can now be magnified for better evaluation Press release: Leica […]
The Leica 75mm f/2.5 Summarit-M lens is currently $755 off (price: $1,195, original: $1,950). Used version of the same lens is selling for $899.95. See all current discounts on Leica lenses here.
While the US enjoys 12% off on almost all Leica products, a new price increase is coming to Japan on May 10th. Here is the list of impacted products and the new pricing:
