Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens rumored to be announced next

Leica is rumored to announce a new Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens re-issue by the end of 2024, most likely in December, in time for the holiday shopping season. The lens will most likely be a limited edition (just like the 2021 edition). I have already mentioned multiple times that Leica is rumored to announce […]

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for Leica M-mount

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders will be open soon at B&H Photo and Laowa’s website. Additional information:

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Venus Optics to release a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount next week *UPDATED*

Next week, on November 4th, Venus Optics is expected to announce a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount. Check the official website for updates, and stay tuned for detailed coverage here on LR. Update – the new lens will be Laowa FFI 15mm f/5 Cookie (M-mount) – see all the previous coverage here:

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Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lens review

Fred Miranda published a review of the new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lens for Leica M-mount  (orders now open at B&H | Koch | Calumet | PopFlash  Jo Geier). Here is the final conclusion:

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The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses are now available for pre-order

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order: B&H Photo Foto Koch Calumet Jo Geier Cosina has announced many new VM lenses for Leica M-mount lately – see the complete list here. Additional information on the new lenses:

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Sigma announced a new 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN | Art lens for Leica L mount

Today Sigma announced the previously rumored 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN | Art lens for Leica L mount: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Erhardt | Koch | WEX Additional information Press release Product page First look Sample photos Lens overview:

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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens officially announced

The previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order: Americas Europe Asia Adorama | B&H Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX Rangefinder Map Camera Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens Key Features: A versatile 70-200mm zoom […]

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