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The new Sigma L-mount products are now available for pre-order (BF camera, 300-600mm, 16-300mm, I series lenses)

The new Sigma products are now available for pre-order: Sigma BF camera (L): B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Koch | Erhardt Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens (E/L): B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Koch | Erhardt Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary lens (E/L/X/RF): B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Koch | Erhardt Sigma […]

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Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount

Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here). Pre-order links (updated): US: B&H Photo | Adorama DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet UK: WEX Photo International shipping: Thypoch website Key features of the Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens: 16 iris blades for perfectly rounded bokeh at any stop No visible […]

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Sigma announces a new BF camera and series I silver lenses for L-mount

Sigma just announced a new BF camera and several new lenses for L-mount, and I am sure many Leica fans will discover several similarities and the minimalist designs of the already discontinued Leica TL models. I can bet Leica had some input on the design. The BF in the camera name stands for “Beautiful foolishness”. Pre-orders […]

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Leica digest #173

→ JJC grip for Leica Q3 cameras (see more Q3 accessories here). → The Leica SL2 camera is now $3,600 off. → The Panasonic Lumix S5 (Leica L-mount) is now $800 off. → A new Leica Akademie Netherlands has been added to the global network (not officially launched yet). Pictured above is the “Inspiration Leica Akademie” book. → […]

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More Leica M12 and Leica M with EVF camera rumors

Here are the latest Leica M12 and Leica M with EVF camera rumors: There will be no Leica M12 this year (2025), and maybe not even next year (unless it comes very late in 2026). The latest Leica M11 firmware update has stabilized the camera, and Leica will continue to sell that model. At least […]

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The latest L-mount news and rumors

Here are the latest L-mount news and rumors: Leaked Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera pictures and specifications: Here are the leaked Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera pictures and specifications The rumored Panasonic LUMIX S1R II camera (L-mount) will not use the same sensor as the Leica SL3: The rumored Panasonic LUMIX S1R II camera (L-mount) […]

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This weekend only: 10% off select third-party lenses for Leica M+L mount at Foto Erhardt (Germany)

Foto Erhardt in Germany started a new promotion today where you can get 10% off select lenses from various manufacturers. There are no Leica lenses on the list, but you can find several third-party lenses for Leica M and L mount: Voigtlander Zeiss Panasonic TTartisan 7Artisans Laowa Thypoch See the complete list and details on […]

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