Today Cosina announced three new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical lenses for Leica M and (VM/L39). The new lenses will be released in August 2023. The suggested retail price (excluding tax) in Japan will be: Silver ￥78,000 Black paint ￥81,000 Pre-orders: Jo Geier | B&H (coming soon) Here is a translation of the details::
Venus Optics offers several lenses for Leica M-mount but many readers do not know that all Laowa lenses except the 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom are rangefinder-coupled and can be used on a rangefinder – see the product listing at B&H and on the official Venus Optics website:
The previously rumored Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order at Funleader (direct product link). The price of the lens is $358.99 and Funleader offers worldwide shipping. They also currently have 10% off sitewide and they offer several other lenses and accessories for Leica […]
There is a new MS-Optical Apoqualia 28mm f/1.7 lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:
The previously rumored Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for Leica L mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Erhardt | Calumet Sample photos (more available here and here) Press release Product page World’s fastest full-frame 14mm lens Optimized for astrophotography Key features and related videos:
AstrHori announced a new 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens for Leica L-mount: Pergear (international shipping) Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon IT | Amazon FR | Amazon SP | Amazon JP Additional information on the new lens is available here (check also the official Astrhori website and the Amazon Store):
The new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH 2023 version II silver lens is currently in stock at B&H. Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH version I vs. version II specifications comparison: Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH 2023 version II lens MTF chart:
The new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens is now in stock in the US at: US: Adorama | B&H | Leica Miami Europe: Meister Camera | Reddotcameras | Calumet Asia: Rangefinder | Map Camera Announced: Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x Update – here are some unboxing pictures courtesy of NPC Photo:
