Several readers have asked me about the differences between the old and the new 2016 versions of the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH ($2,995) and Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH ($4,095) lenses that were announced back in January. Here are two videos from the Brooklyn Shooters YouTube channel that should cover the main differences between both versions:
Leica is rumored to announce a new Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens. Summaron is an old lens design that dates back to 1954 (see Summaron lens listings on eBay):
Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced today that the Trioplan f2.9/50 lens (currently listed on Kickstarter) will also be available for Leica L mount (Leica SL and Leica T cameras). For more information on the company and this project, check out this interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz. The full press release can be found here. Lens specifications:
GSMarena reports that the Leica camera setup inside the new Huawei P9 smartphone is made by the Chinese company Sunny Optical Technology:
The Russian camera and lens manufacturer Zenit is planning to start production on two new multi-coated lenses for rangefinder cameras (L39 / M mounts): Lomography-Zenit LZK 1948+ 1:2 f=5 cm (based on the old Jupiter-8 2/50) Lomography-Zenit Jupiter 9+ 2/85 (based on the old Jupiter 9 2/85) Source: Denis Gavrilov, via PhotoRumors
Two new lenses for Leica M mount launched on Kickstarter: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan f2.9/50 lens – unfortunately rangefinder coupling is not supported, focusing can be done in live view Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art lens – also no rangefinder coupling, only zone focusing Additional information:
The Leica 75mm f/2.5 Summarit-M lens is currently $755 off (price: $1,195, original: $1,950). Used version of the same lens is selling for $899.95. See all current discounts on Leica lenses here.
