Category Archives: Leica Lenses

The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for L-mount is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: March 25, 2023

The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for L-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo and Reddotcameras. Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings

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Announced: Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2023

The previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x are now officially announced. Additional information: RedDotForum Explora For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama | B&H Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Meister Camera Leica Shop Vienna Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX Rangefinder Map […]

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First leaked images of the Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2023

I have been reporting about the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and new teleconverters for a few months. Yesterday I posted the leaked US pricing of the lens and teleconverter. Today we already have the first leaked pictures (update: more pictures added):

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Leica SL 100-400mm lens and 1.4x teleconverter to be announced very soon (L-mount)

By LR admin | Published: March 7, 2023

The previously rumored 100-400mm SL lens and 1.4x L-mount teleconverter should be announced very soon (probably this week). The new Leica SL 100-400mm lens will be priced at $2,500 and will most likely be based on the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS. The lens will be made in Japan. The new 1.4x SL teleconverter […]

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The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses are now shipping

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2023

The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses are now shipping:

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This new OpticExplorer lens simulator / database has the details on 50 Leica lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2023
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens

Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website (http://www.opticexplorer.com). You can use this web application to simulate the characteristics and performance of many lenses. They have a sizable database of existing lens designs that can be searched for and simulated. You can explore the lens database and play with lenses, light sources […]

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The latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2023

I was told that the latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood. Leica is rumored to redesign the round hood for the new Steel Rim remake since the current lens hood causes a vignette when used with filters (first reported by Fred Miranda). Leica’s customer service has confirmed […]

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DxO adds support for four additional Leica SL lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2023

DxO released 492 new Optics Modules and now supports the following Leica lenses: Leica APO Summicron SL 28mm F2 ASPH Leica APO Summicron SL 50mm F2 ASPH Leica APO Summicron SL 90mm F2 ASPH Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH There are now over 81,000 unique Optics Modules and the performance of supported […]

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