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Additional coverage of the new Leitz Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses with user-interchangeable mounts (E/RF/Z/L)

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2025

In addition to the official Leitz videos I mentioned in my original post, here is some additional coverage of the new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses with user-interchangeable E/RF/Z/L mounts (available for pre-order at B&H Photo):

Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2025

Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount: Pre-order at B&H Photo Additional Information Product page Related videos Press release:

Posted in Leica Cinema Lenses, Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Cinema Lenses, Leitz Cine lenses, Leitz Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses| 17 Comments

New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2025

AXIS by 3 Legged Thing is a new, secure, quick-release camera strap system. SPINN.DESIGN has a new fundraising project for a ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper: photo, travel, outdoor – protect your tech equipment with all-over hook & loop in seconds, secure, weatherproof, and space-saving. Other projects still available on Kickstarter: Maven Wave 3 filters Peak […]

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged 3 Legged Thing, Kickstarter, SPINN.DESIGN| 13 Comments

Sigma announced three new full-frame lenses for Leica L-mount: 135mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.2, and 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2025

Sigma announced three new full-frame lenses for Leica L-mount: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Additional information Specifications and previous coverage: Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art DG Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art DG DN II Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary Press releases Related videos:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance, Leica Lenses| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount| 31 Comments

Leica digest #197

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2025

→ New Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M mount is coming (minimum focusing distance less than 0.4m). → New Leica 7×24 rangemaster CRF MAX laser rangefinder announced. → New Leica Miami pre-owned arrivals. → From the “My Leica and I” book:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens, Leica digest| 72 Comments

HEIPI announced a new still & video tripod W58 (currently 15% off)

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2025

After the popular 3-in-1 travel tripod that raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter two years ago, HEIPI has not only launched the upgraded W28S, but also recently unveiled the groundbreaking W58 tripod with a revolutionary structure: HEIPI Xpod Pro Still-Video Tripod (W58): this professional-grade tripod comes with a 2-in-1 Hybrid Head for Photography and Videography, […]

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged HEIPI| 27 Comments