This link was first posted on the RFF – the official pdf for the new Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 lens (Update: the PDF file was removed): The new SUMMILUX-M 35mm/f1.4 ASPH. is setting new standards in the important class of high-speed wide angle lenses. The optical design has been optimised for the use in combination […]
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4, 6 bit coded, model 11868 lens (black) is now available on eBay for $2,499.00 (“buy it now” option) – update: this is not the last, ASPH version of that lens.
This is the official response I received from BandPro on the price and availability of the Leica cinema lenses: “They will originally come in a set of 8 lenses and will begin delivering in the last quarter of 2010. The price for the set of 8 is $178,000 and Band Pro is currently accepting a […]
This French Leica dealer has listed the Leica Summilux-M 1.4/35 ASPH lens as “Stopped” (Arrêt) on their Leica price sheet. Not sure how to interpret this, but my guess is that they can no longer order this lens from Leica. The 35 Lux has been out of stock for months @ B&H and Adorama. All rumors […]
Full details on the new Leica Cinema lenses can be found at bandpro. The price is not publicly announced, but you can get a quote (I just did). I am sure it will be a 5 digit number (for one lens, in US$). Here is the actual size of one of the Leica Cinema lenses: […]
The Leica Cinema lenses will be on display at the Band Pro’s NAB booth. Here is a picture of the whole set which will contain 16, 18, 21, 25, 35, 40, 50, 65, 75, 100mm Summilux-C primes: The official website is not yet updated. Via Fdtimes
Update: this lens may not be modified with a Leica mount. Contact seller for more details. Rare De Oude Delft 50mm f/0.75 lens (modified for Leica M mount) is for sale on eBay – you have to be logged in to eBay to see all pictures:
