The new Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM lens (specifications | sample photos) is now shipping oversees and is already available at one of our sponsors rangefinder.com.hk. In the US the lens is expected to start shipping on February 5th according to this B&H product listing: Adorama also has the lens available for pre-order in black and silver.
Leica announced a new Leica M-E set that includes two M lenses: Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 The set offers savings of $2,395 (price: $6,500 instead of $8,895) and is currently available for pre-order at the Leica Store Miami. Via Reddotforum
This rare, 11 pounds Leica R 5/600mm Apo-Telyt prototype lens produced by Leitz Canada is currently listed on eBay $229,999. In December, 2013 the same exact lens was auctioned for $70,000:
You can watch the “Pen, Brush and Camera” full length documentary (1998) about Henri Cartier-Bresson on YouTube:
I already posted that video back in December, but it was taken offline shortly after my post. The video is now back online for those who did not get the chance to see it the first time. In this short video, street photographer Craig Semetko discusses the basics of rangefinder photography, sharing his knowledge & experience of […]
Walter Leica just introduced a new accessory called “Strap Stedi” that will improve you handgrip when carrying a Leica camera. Watch this video for additional information on how the Strap Stedi works: Additional information:
I received an interesting email from the Leica Store in Manchester – they have on display the original “Leica Family Tree” (Leica Stammbaum) from the old factory in Solms. The store acquired the “tree” last year when Leica were moving to Wetzlar and have recently replicated it to the way it was in Solms. Read the whole story here. […]
