The cheap Chinese 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 lens for Leica M-mount triggered a lot of interest and I received several questions from readers. While I am trying to get a lens for review from the manufacturer, here is some additional information (the lens is currently in stock at Amazon and eBay):
A quick update on the rumored new Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens and Leica TL2 camera – it seems that we are now getting closer to the official announcement because the product pages already exist on the official Leica website. See for yourself – if you go to: http://de.leica-camera.com/Fotografie/Leica-TL/Leica-TL2 http://de.leica-camera.com/Fotografie/Leica-M/M-Objektive/Noctilux-M-1-1,25-75-ASPH (redirects to Salzburg – probably the code name […]
The Handevision IBERIT 90mm f/2.4 lens is now shipping (the other IBERIT lenses have been available for a while). The lens is available for both M (rangefinder coupled) and SL/TL mounts (as well as other mirrorless mounts). Check pricing, colors and pre-order options at B&H and Adorama. Here are the technical specifications for the M version: Focal Length […]
The Chinese company 7Artisans has a new 50mm f/1.1 lens for Leica M-mount. The lens is rangefinder coupled and is probably the cheapest M-mount lens available today at $369 (listed for sale on Amazon and on eBay). A silver version is also available: 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 lens specifications: Full frame: yes Compatible camera mount: Leica M-mount Focal length: 50mm […]
Some additional information on the new MS Optics Fluorit Super Apochromat Aporis 135mm f/2.4 full frame lens for Leica M mount (the lens is currently available for pre-order). There are two versions of the lens: one for Leica M cameras (coupled) and one for other mirrorless cameras (not coupled). Here is how Mr. Miyazaki came up with the […]
Ther is a new MS-Optics Aporis 135 mm f/2.4 Fluorit Super Apochromat lens for Leica M mount: Ernostar-type optical formula Fluorite element(s) provided by Canon Optron Minimum focusing distance: 1.6m Total length: 117mm (this is a long-focus lens but no a telephoto lens) Maximum diameter: 60mm Weight: 380g Leica M mount ¥148,000 (ca. $1,300) for the […]
A rare collectible Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH Edition 0.95 “prototype B” lens is now available for sale at the Leica Store San Francisco for $24,995. The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH Edition 0.95 lens was announced in November, 2015. Here is the product description:
