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
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
MXCamera uploaded several new videos demonstrating the AF capabilities of their Techart Pro Leica M to Sony E AF lens adapter. The first video is a hands-on explaining the features and functionality of the adapter: Here is the Noctilux lens autofocusing on a Sony a7 camera: More videos of different M mount lenses being tested with […]
The latest Leica M Typ 262 camera is now in stock for the first time since it was introduced: B&H Leica Store Miami Leica Store Pra Perth (Australia) – they currently have a price drop Reddotcamera (UK) PopFlash DigitalRev The three new Leica M lenses are also now shipping. The Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH is currently in stock at B&H, Leica […]
Here are few more demo videos from the upcoming Techart adapter that will let you autofocus Leica M lenses on Sony a7 cameras (I will have more details on this adapter in early February, stay tuned):
Lomography announced a new Jupiter3+ 1.5/50 lens for L39 and M mounts. Technical information: Focal Length: 50mm Aperture: f/1.5 – 1/22 Lens Mount: L39, includes Leica M- mount adapter M-mount Adapter Frame Line Triggering: 50mm frame line Rangefinder Coupling: Yes Minimum image circle: 44mm Field of view : 46 degrees Flange distance: 28.8mm (L39 mount) 27.8mm (M mount) […]
There is a new project on Kickstarter from ExperimentalOptics for a 42mm and 50mm f/0.75 lenses for Leica M cameras. Read all the details here: “The most challenging endeavour when making a new lens is, well, the lens, its optical construction. Experts on supercomputers can spend years calculating the perfect formulae, and the faster the […]
