Category Archives: Leica Lenses

The largest telephoto lens in the world is not a Leica

By LR admin | Published: December 13, 2008

I know this is old news, but a reader pointed out to me (thanks Andreas) that the Leica APO-TELYT-R 1:5.6/1600mm may not be the most expensive lens in the world. Take a look at this monster – Zeiss Apo Sonnar T 4/1700mm: The “tiny” black cube at the end of the lens is a Hasselblad […]

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The most expensive lens in the world (it’s a Leica of course): LEICA APO-TELYT-R 1:5.6/1600mm

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2008

I think this is the most expensive lens in the world: the LEICA APO-TELYT-R 1:5.6/1600mm is worth 16 million HKD (2,064,489 USD): Via Schmidtmarketing

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Leica rebates official

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2008

As reported already (here and here) the Leica rebates are now official: Holiday Rebates On High-Performance Leica Digital Compact Cameras Sensational Leica M8 & M lenses Mail-In Rebate Offer Check the latest Leica prices at the LR Store.

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More Leica rebates?

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2008

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The new Leica 50/0.95 Noctilux ASPH lens is not the fastest

By LR admin | Published: November 6, 2008

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Leica Official press release leaked – Leica M8.2 & lenses

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2008

The official release should be on the 15th of September.

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Putting all the pieces together: Leica @ Photokina 2008

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2008

After the Noctilux lens rumor, I went back to my “rumors archive” and came across this post in dpreview (dated July 17, 2008): “The M9 will come next year with FF chip. Photokina will bring a Noctilux 0.95 and a compact Leica “Allah” CM/Cl. They also plan to ride the M8 $1750 upgrade train until […]

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