I reported the first rumors about a new Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens back in May. It seems that we are now getting closer to the official announcement of this lens because the product page already exists: if you go to http://de.leica-camera.com/Fotografie/Leica-M/M-Objektive/Summaron-M-1-5,6-28-mm you will get access denied page (403 Forbidden): instead of the regular “404 not found” […]
An unusual amount of used Leica M lenses are currently listed in the B&H used department and most of them are in 9 or 9+ and 10 condition: The full list of all used Leica products can be found here.
The HandeVision Iberit 50mm f/2.4 and 75mm f/2.4 lenses for Leica M mount are now available for sale on eBay: HandeVision Iberit 50mm f/2.4 HandleVision Iberit 75mm f/2.4 HandeVision Iberit 50mm f/2.4 lens specifications: Focal length: 50mm Aperture fange: f/2.4-16 Shooting distance: 0.7m~∞ (Leica M), 0.6m~∞ (Sony E, Fujifilm X) Aperture blades: six Filter diameter: […]
The new Leica APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens in silver anodized finish is currently in stock at B&H and Adorama (Popflash will have them in stock on Wednesday).
Today Leica Camera officially announced the silver anodized version of the APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens (I reported this rumor last week). The US price is $7,995 (£5,900 in the UK). Pre – order links: Popflash Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Tamarkin BroadwayCamera Reddotcameras Rangefinder (HK) B&H
For Photokina in September Leica is rumored to announce new line of M cinema lenses (with cine housing/gears). The first set of lenses will be all Summilux versions (f/1.4). Based on this rumor we can speculate that the next M camera will have some serious video upgrades. Expect to see more video workshops offered by […]
On July 19th Leica is rumored to announce a new, silver Leica APO Summicron M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens. I am not sure if the price will be higher than the current black version (currently priced at $7,795 in the US). Stay tuned for additional information. Update: the price in Europe will be €7,325.
