Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Announced: Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2020

The previously rumored Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced – check pricing and availability (not yet available). Additional information (translated):

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First leaked picture of the upcoming new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount)

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2020

Here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount): The official announcement will be on December 8th. The price in Japan is 128,000 yen including tax or around $1,200. Here are the technical specifications:

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New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount) to be announced soon

By LR admin | Published: December 4, 2020

Nokishita reports that a new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount) will be announced soon. Stay tuned for details.

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Released: Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2020

The new and updated Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially released and available for pre-order: Mounts: Canon EF, Fuji X, Leica M, M42, MFT, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E Aperture: f1.9 – f16 Focal length: 75mm Filter diameter: 52mm Minimum object distance: 0,75 m Rangefinder Coupling […]

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Reminder: the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place this weekend in Vienna (Leica Vario-Elmar-M 28-75mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH lens)

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2020

The 37th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place this weekend in Vienna (November 21). The highlights of the auction can be found here (see also this post). The online catalog can be found here. The paper catalog can be ordered here. Pictured above is the Leica Vario-Elmar-M 3.5-5.6/28-75mm ASPH lens prototype – one out of three: “One of only […]

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The new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II VM lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2020

The new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II VM lens is now available for pre-order at several different US retailers: PopFlash Adorama B&H Amazon Jo Geier Here are some sample photos from the new lens:

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Skyllaney’s MkII conversion of the Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* lens is now available

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2020

Skyllaney introduced their new MkII conversion of the Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* lens. The first batch is currently shipping to existing pre-ordered. There are currently a few lenses available for sale on their eBay store. Here are the details:

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