Category Archives: Leica Lenses

New third-party lenses for Leica L-mount announced

→ The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens for L-mount is now available for order. Additional information: The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro full-frame lens (E/Z/L) is now available to order for $339 → Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported world’s first Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom + shift lens for L-mount. […]

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Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint

The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint are now officially announced as expected. See the details at Reddotforum. Check pricing and availability at: Americas Europe Asia Adorama | B&H (lens) Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX Rangefinder Map Camera Leca also announced […]

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Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review (M-mount)

Fred Miranda published a review of the latest Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (now available at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and Thypoch website with free worldwide shipping when you use code RUMORS). Here is the final conclusion:

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Cosina announced a new limited “25th Anniversary” edition run of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount in three different colors

Cosina announced a new “25th Anniversary” limited edition run of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount that will be available in three different colors. The technical specifications are the same as the original version: New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount announced As an […]

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Venus Optics launches new Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M+L mount ($399)

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M-mount. The new lens can be ordered at: B&H Photo Laowa website (international shipping) Update: the lens is also available for Leica L-mount. Key Features: 110° angle of view Lightweight at 158g Auto-aperture (Sony E & Nikon Z) Close focusing […]

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Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens rumored to be announced next

Leica is rumored to announce a new Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens re-issue by the end of 2024, most likely in December, in time for the holiday shopping season. The lens will most likely be a limited edition (just like the 2021 edition). I have already mentioned multiple times that Leica is rumored to announce […]

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for Leica M-mount

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders will be open soon at B&H Photo and Laowa’s website. Additional information:

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Venus Optics to release a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount next week *UPDATED*

Next week, on November 4th, Venus Optics is expected to announce a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount. Check the official website for updates, and stay tuned for detailed coverage here on LR. Update – the new lens will be Laowa FFI 15mm f/5 Cookie (M-mount) – see all the previous coverage here:

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