The previously rumored Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 “Chip” pancake L-mount lens is now officially announced and currently in stock at: B&H Photo Amazon US Amazon DE Viltrox Store (use code NIKONRUMORS for a discount) Lens features: Autofocus pancake lens designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras Ultra-compact, ultra-light pancake lens in a popular 28mm focal length Innovative […]
After almost a one-and-a-half-year break, Meyer Optik Gorlitz (based in Hamburg, Germany) is currently developing a new 42mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount. Here is what we know so far: 42mm f/1.2 10 elements total, 2 asph elements, 2 floating elements 15 red aperture blades The lens will be available for Sony E, Canon RF, […]
Here are the upcoming/rumored Leica SL camera and lenses: Leica SL3-P camera (around €6,000) Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 lens (around €5,000) – lighter and smaller than the previous version (already listed as discontinued) Leica SL 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (around €2,500) – probably based on the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art or the […]
The founder of Light Lens Lab, Mr. Zhou, confirmed that his company will release a new LLL 35mm f/2 APO double aspherical lens for Leica M-mount. Here is what we know: The production of a small batch of lenses has already started The lens will be officially released soon This lens has been in development […]
Shouten Koubou in Japan started selling a new Wahei Optical Peace 35mm f/1.4 E41 classical silver chrome “Steel Rim” lens for Leica M-mount that pays homage to the original Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim. The lens is currently available for purchase on eBay. The Wahei Optical Peace 35mm f/1.4 lens was first debuted at […]
Leica Images published their review of the glossy black Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH “Classic Line” lens ($5,000). Here is a quick recap: Lacquered glossy black brass construction with a vintage aesthetic Develops a natural brass patina over time Comes with a round, removable glossy black vintage-style lens hood that adds to the “bling” Feels special […]
Literally a few minutes after I published my previous blog post, I got a notification about the official announcement of the new limited-edition 7Artisans × Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 silver lens for Leica M-mount. You can now purchase one of the 500 limited-edition lenses on the official 7artisans website. The price is $369. You can […]
