Category Archives: Leica Lenses

New: MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount by Mr. Miyazaki

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2022

There is a new MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount from Miyazaki San (priced around $900) – here are the Google translated details:

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Select Voigtlander rangefinder lenses for Leica M-mount are now up to $200 off

By LR admin | Published: March 28, 2022

Select Voigtlander rangefinder lenses for Leica M-mount are now up to $200 off at B&H Photo and Adorama (the list at B&H includes also two discounted Venus Optics Laowa lenses for M-mount):

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Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 28, 2022

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L mount: Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Laowa Shift Lens Support Additional information: 20mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens ±11mm Shift Amount Outstanding Optical Performance  “Zero” Distortion 14-blade Aperture Close Focusing Distance 82mm Filter Thread Rotatable Lens hood Special Design Lens Support: the new lens […]

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The new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts will start shipping on March 30th, pre-orders now open

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2022

The new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts will start shipping on March 30th according to Cosina. Pre-orders for the new lens are now open at B&H Photo in the US and at Jo Geier, PhotoHouse, and Meister Camera in Europe. Announced: Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and […]

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Two different versions of the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: March 13, 2022

A reader informed me that there are actually two different versions of the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens (product number 11145). Here are the details:

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New lens for Leica L-mount: Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2022

The previously rumored new Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Leica L-mount from Venus Optics is now officially announced – here are the details:

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Announced: Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2022

Today Cosina officially announced the previously rumored Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts (not L-mount as previously reported). Here are the details: Press release Product pages (with sample photos): VM version | L39 version Pre-order links (not active yet): B&H Photo | Jo Geier | PhotoHouse | Meister Camera Additional […]

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The first Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens reviews are out

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2022

Fred Miranda publish a long and detailed review of the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount –  here are the final thoughts:

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