Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Hands on preview: Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens

By LR admin | Published: March 20, 2016

A reader sent me her hands on preview with few sample photos of the new Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens ($6,395). Here is the related video:

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Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens US price, pre-order options

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2016

The US price of the new Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens that was announce earlier today is $6,395. Pre-orders are now open at: B&H Adorama Amazon Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store PRA Perth Popflash Classicconnection Reddotcameras (UK) Lens main features: L Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 […]

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Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2016

Today Leica officially announced a new telephoto zoom SL lens: APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4. After the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH, this is the second lens for the new SL mirrorless system. Technical specifications and full press releases (US pricing not yet announced): Update: the US price of the lens is $6,395.

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Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens now in stock

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2016

The Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is now in stock at: B&H Adorama Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store PRA Perth Reddotcameras (UK) Additional information on the 28 Lux can be found here.

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Huawei P9 smartphone with a dual Leica-made lens system to be revealed on April 6

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2016

A quick update on the upcoming Huawei P9 smartphone with with a dual Leica-made lens system – the official announcement will be on April 6:

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The new Leica Summilux TL  35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is now shipping

By LR admin | Published: March 7, 2016

I received some information that the new APS-C Leica Summilux TL  35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is already shipping in Europe (the tip came from The Netherlands). The US price of the lens is $1,995. Here are the pre-order options: B&H Adorama Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Reddotcameras (UK) Picture via Leica Korea

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The upcoming Huawei P9 smartphone will come with a dual Leica-made lens system

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2016

A quick update on the Leica / Huawei partnership that was announced few days ago: the upcoming Huawei P9 smartphone will have a dual 12MP camera (pictured above) and Leica-made lens system. The official announcement could be as early as next week. Via Venturebeat, Ubergizmo

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