Category Archives: Leica Lenses

First Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux shipped in the UK

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2010

One lucky owner received his new Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M lens in the UK today. The new 35 Lux lens, which was released on May 16, is scheduled for July shipment worldwide.

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Leica-M lenses adapter for E mount (Sony NEX) again

By LR admin | Published: June 23, 2010

Those are the first pictures of the Leica-M lens adapter for E mount (Sony NEX) in action: For more products shots and some samples images taken with the Super Leica Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH lens head over to DCwatch (in English). The M->E adapter will come in two different colors and the price will be ¥15,000 ($158) for […]

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Leica 28mm Summicron-M ASPH silver version now discontinued

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2010

The silver version of the Leica 28mm Summicro-M ASPH lens (#11661) is now discontinued. B&H and Amazon still has them in stock (Adorama is out of stock). If you had plans to buy this lens, now would be a good time to do so. FYI the 50mm Summicron-M silver version (#11816) was discontinued back in […]

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Sony E mount adapter for Leica M lenses

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2010

Rayqual will offer Sony E mount adapter for Leica M lenses. The adapter is expected to be available in July, 2010. With this adapter you will be able to use your Leica M lenses on a Sony NEX camera. For more details visit DC.watch.

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New Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: May 18, 2010

Currently Amazon (US) is taking pre-orders for the new version of the Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M lens: Update: Reddotcameras (UK) is also taking pre-orders.

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First review of the new Leica 35mm Summilux-M

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2010

Erwin Puts published the first part review of the new Leica 35mm Summilux lens: “The new SX35FLE is a definite improvement over its predecessor. But the main advantages are to be found in the focusing range from 1 meter to 3 or even 4 meters. There the performance gain is visible and to be appreciated.”

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New 35 Lux details

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2010

The new 35 Summilux lens is now on Lieca’s website: Tech data download (PDF file) Sample shots in jpg and dng format. MTF charts comparison @ f/1.4: old (left) vs. new (right) version: Lens design: old (top) vs. new (bottom): Technical data comparison after the break:

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