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This will be interesting – watch it tonight on Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live: “Leica Myths & Legends”

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2025

Tonight Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will air the episode “Leica Myths & Legends” – it should be an interesting one. Here is what to expect:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Red Dot Camera Talk| 28 Comments

Vi Vante is now offering free worldwide shipping on orders over $99, several items are also on sale

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2025

Vi Vante is now offering free worldwide shipping on orders over $99 when you use the coupon code LRWorld (minimum order for free international shipping is $99). Vi Vante currently has an Amazon sale on the following products (30% off): Vi Vante also has several items on sale on its website: Vi Vante Matador Noir: […]

Posted in Deals, Leica Accessories| Tagged Vi Vante camera bags, Vi Vante camera straps, Vi Vante quick release set for Leica camera straps| 61 Comments

Leica tested IBIS for the M12 model

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2025

I received reliable information that Leica has tested IBIS (in-body image stabilization) for the upcoming M12 camera, but I’m not aware of the test’s outcome or whether IBIS will be implemented in the next M model. The Leica M12 is rumored to be announed in 2026. Back in 2022, Stefan Daniel said that in-body stabilization for […]

Posted in Leica M12| Tagged Leica M12| 99 Comments

Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2025

Fred Miranda published his review of the new Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount (the lens can be purchased directly from the LLL website or eBay). Here is the final review conclusion:

Posted in Leica Lenses, LR Guest Posts, LR Reviews| Tagged Fred Miranda Leica lens reviews, Light Lens Lab, Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount| 42 Comments

New book: A Street Photography Manifesto

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2025

New book: “A Street Photography Manifesto” by Brian Lloyd Duckett. Available for order at: Amazon Rocky Nook: use code MANIFESTO for 35% off (code valid until 9/23/25): Additional information on the book:

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Two new lenses for L-mount announced: 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 & Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO 1.5X ultra macro

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2025

Two new third-party lenses for L-mount were just announced: The previously reported 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount is now officially released. The price of the lens is $329, and you can order one here. Additional information can be found here: 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z & Leica […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, L-Mount, Leica L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Leica L-mount| 62 Comments

Leica digest #198

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2025

→ New Owlkrown soft release buttons “Shutter Toppers”. Owlkrown is a new US-based company that produces various accessories for cameras. You can now get 10% off any order with code LEICARUMORS10. → AstrHori has announced a new 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for L-mount, featuring an improved design (see the old version here) priced at $119. You can order one on […]

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