Category Archives: Leica Lenses

More Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage limited edition lens rumors

Some new rumors on the upcoming Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage limited edition lens (previously rumored here, here, and here): Limited edition – only 100 silver lenses and 1800 black lenses will be produced (the silver/black ratio doesn’t make sense to me, but this is the info I got) The lens will be available in […]

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Spending time with the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH lens

“Spending time with the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH lens” by Moritz Philip Recke (Facebook | Instagram): Some reflections on using an f/0.95 lens Advertised as a lens that outperforms the human eye, the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. is considered the best 50mm lens by many. Beyond bokeh worship and any aficionado praise for the […]

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Just announced: new 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 lens for M-mount

The previously rumored 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 lens for M-mount is now officially announced – check PhotoRumors.com for additional information (sample photos, specifications, lens design, MTF and distortions charts). Please note that this lens is not rangefinder coupled. Additional pictures of the new lens:

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The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens is now available for pre-order

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order: EU: Jo Geier (€1,099) US: Popflash ($999) More US pre-order options should be available in the next few days (Adorama, Amazon, B&H).

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Now available for sale: Light Lens Lab 2/35mm 8 Element V2LC lens for Leica M-mount

One of the site sponsors Jo Geier is selling this new Light Lens Lab 2/35mm V2LC lens that is based on the original 8-element Leica 35 f/2 Summicron classic from 1958. Two different colors are currently available – black and silver and the price is €1,500 incl. 20% VAT. The lens is produced in small […]

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New third party lenses for Leica L-mount

→ TTartisan released a new 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens for L-mount. Additional information on the lens can be found here. → Venus Optics is coming with a new line of fast f/0.95 full-frame lenses that will be called Argus as I reported back in January. Pictured above is the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens […]

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Converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount now available from Funleader

Funleader is now selling converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lenses for Leica M-mount. They also sell the DIY conversion kit if you already own that lens. Funleader is currently offering 5% off for a limited time with coupon code LEICARUMORS. The Contax G 35mm f/2 lens can be purchased on eBay for around $400. Funleader […]

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