Funleader will have one final batch of the Contax G45 f/2 lens for Leica M conversion in July. This will be their final restock, as these are the last 200 original Contax optical lenses available. Pre-orders are now open at a discounted price of $999 instead of the original $1199: You can use code LEICARUMORS for […]
The new Samyang/Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L mount is now available to pre-order: B&H Photo Foto Koch WEX Photo, Amazon (coming soon) Additional information:
The previously rumored Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for L mount is now officially announced and available to pre-order: Pre-orders: B&H Photo Foto Koch WEX Photo, Amazon (coming soon) Previous coverage of the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens Additional information (MTF charts, spcifcations):
The previously rumored Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | WEX | Erhardt | Calumet | Koch | Amazon (coming soon) Additional information Sample photos First look Press release Addfitional informtion:
I have already mentioned multiple times that Leica is rumored to announce refreshed versions of some old legacy/heritage/classic lenses for M-mount (similar to the Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 steel rim silver lens). The next such lens is rumored to be the Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 V1 classic lens reissue that is expected to be […]
Panasonic released an updated Lumix S lens roadmap as of May 2024 (see previous L-mount roadmaps):
Samyang is getting close to releasing their first AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L-mount (the lens already exists for E-mount). The official announcement date is scheduled for June 4th, 2024. This will be Samyang’s first L-mount lens since they joined the L-mount alliance:
