LEICA CAMERA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 OSKAR BARNACK AWARD Entries may be submitted online through March 1, 2013 Solms, Germany (February 5, 2013) – Leica Camera AG announces the commencement of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and invites professional photographers to submit entries to this prestigious international photography competition. Applications and photographic projects […]
During the 2013 CP+ show in Japan, Voigtländer quietly announced a new Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount based on their classic L39 design from the 1950s (see eBay listings, images on flickr). The US price of the lens is $899 for the black version and $1049 for the silver model. Here are the lens specs:
Fast+Prime released new half case for Leica M cameras called “Tank“: Suede Lining Entirely hand sewn for Leica M8 and M9 (a design for the new “M” coming soon) Saddlery buckles – no pop fasteners Sewn In screen protection door – simple thumb access to screen and controls Ergonomic fit, no need for thumb or […]
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The guys from Dale Photo & Digital got a confirmation from Leica USA that the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens is finally shipping in the US. The lens was officially announced last year, but then it was delayed. The price is $7,195.00. Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens design and technical specs:
Leica Camera posted on their blog several images taken with the new Leica M ($6,950) by Jean Gaumy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. On Facebook Leica confirmed that those images were taken with the new M: “The blog will follow Jean Gaumy as he revisits Kyrgyzstan on a photographic journey with the new Leica M. In episode 1, he […]
Last week a brand new Leica M9-P Hermes limited edition camera (serial# 4337374) and the matching Summilux 1,4/50mm ASPH lens (serial# 4142861) were stolen from the Leica Store in Graz, Austria. The number of this special edition is #219 from a total of 300 pieces and the original listing price was $25,000. The thief(s) left the original cartridge, […]
