Category Archives: Leica Lenses

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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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica M + L mounts

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2022

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica M and Leica L mounts that are rumored to be announced for the 2022 CP+ show in Japan (this will be the first Voigtlander lens for Leica L mount):

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Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lenses for Leica M and LM mounts

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2022

    Cosina is rumored to announce new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical VM lenses for Leica M and LM mounts at the 2022 CP+ show in Japan (pictured above is the current Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8 Heliar lens for Sony E-mount). Here are the leaked details:

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The new silver Voigtlander APO-SKOPAR 90mm f/2.8 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: February 7, 2022

The silver version of the new Voigtlander APO-SKOPAR 90mm f/2.8 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock at Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Jo Geier. Sample photos taken with the new lens can be found at Foto Video Klein and at Cosina’s website:

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