Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens with Leica M mount currently in testing

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

Noktor created some online buzz last week when they announced on Twitter that they are testing a new full frame HyperPrime lens. The initial expectations were that this lens will come with Nikon/Canon mount but yesterday SLRMagic (the company that currently owns the Noktor brand) confirmed in an email that the new Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens […]

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New Leica 50mm f/2.0 Summicron-M ASPH this Fall?

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2011

There are rumors floating around that Leica will introduce a new 50mm f/2.0 Summicron-M ASPH lens this Fall. The main upgrade will be the addition of an aspherical element. The current model Leica 50mm f/2.0 Summicron-M lens was introduced in 1994.

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Voigtlander Ultra Wide-Heliar 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical M Mount lens is currently $100 off

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2011

The Voigtlander Ultra Wide-Heliar 12mm f/5.6 aspherical lens for Leica M is currently $100 off at Adorama:

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How are Leica lenses manifactured (video)

By LR admin | Published: July 11, 2011

Every Leica lens is hand-crafted and goes through meticulous manufacturing processes to uphold the quality and precision that Leica defines and customers have come to expect. In the age where technology almost inevitably means mass manufacturing, Leica products are still made with exacting precision by the hands of highly-trained technicians. This video gives you a […]

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Ricoh GXR M-mount unit presentation

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2011

Here is a brief video demonstration of the upcoming Ricoh GXR M-mount unit: In January 2011, Ricoh announced their plans to introduce a new M-mount GXR cartridge that will take Leica M lenses without the need of an adapter. The expected specs are:

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Leica Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: June 21, 2011

Adorama is now taking pre-orders for the Leica Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens:

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Leica Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens now official

By LR admin | Published: June 21, 2011

Today Leica announced the new Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens (catalog# 011-145). The price is $2995 and is expected to start shipping in July 2011. The main features are: Wide angle view for architecture, street and landscape photography. Excellent image quality at full aperture. Distortion, vignetting and chromatic aberration have been reduced to a minimum. […]

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