Last year Leica filed a patent in Japan for a 23mm f/2 ASPH lens designed for mirrorless APS-C cameras. This could be a variation of the lens on the Leica X (23mm f/1.7) or the existing Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH lens for TL mount. Here are the details:
In addition to the titanium soft releases, Komaru launched new “Colors” series that is currently available at Taos Photographic (EU), Leica Store Miami (US). Additional information:
MGR Production introduced new adjustable viewfinder magnifier. These are the modified version of the original adjustable viewfinder magnifier (they have different range of magnification and design from the original version). The type Y has a magnification range from 1.15x to 1.65x or equal to -150 to +350 diopter, whereas the Type J magnifier has a magnification range […]
A quick update on the story I ran few months ago on the Ralph Nelson’ Leica M4 cameras kit:
The new ONA Bowery bag for Leica features full-grain Italian leather, solid brass hardware as well as a custom interior and exterior accents in Leica’s signature red. Featuring five exterior pockets for personal items and an interior padded with closed-cell foam, the Bowery for Leica can carry a camera and one or two extra lenses. […]
A new Leica Outlet Store opened in Leitz Park, Wetzlar and will be selling demo and second-hand Leica equipment. The inventory will be constantly updated and will only be available to store visitors (no online or phone inquiries). Some reports indicate that certain M and S lenses were offered for sale at almost half price. The opening […]
Cinoflex tested the video capabilities of the new Leica SL camera and contacted me to share their findings:
