Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review (M-mount)

Fred Miranda published a review of the latest Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (now available at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and Thypoch website with free worldwide shipping when you use code RUMORS). Here is the final conclusion:

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Cosina announced a new limited “25th Anniversary” edition run of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount in three different colors

Cosina announced a new “25th Anniversary” limited edition run of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount that will be available in three different colors. The technical specifications are the same as the original version: New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount announced As an […]

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Venus Optics launches new Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M+L mount ($399)

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M-mount. The new lens can be ordered at: B&H Photo Laowa website (international shipping) Update: the lens is also available for Leica L-mount. Key Features: 110° angle of view Lightweight at 158g Auto-aperture (Sony E & Nikon Z) Close focusing […]

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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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