Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Coming soon: Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2021

Venus Optics will soon announce a new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:

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The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens will start shipping on January 27

By LR admin | Published: January 8, 2021

Cosina Japan reported today that the new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount will start shipping on January 27th. The lens is now currently available for pre-order in the US  ($999) at Popflash and Adorama (Amazon and B&H should list the lens later today). In Europe the lens can be ordered at Jo Geier (€1,099). Additional information on the lens can […]

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Coming soon: Skyllaney & 35MMC collaboration pancake lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 7, 2021

35mmc and Skyllaney are working together on a new pancake lens for Leica M-mount that will be available in the next few months:

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New: MS Optics Hipolion 19mm f/8 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 5, 2021

There is a new MS Optics Hipolion 19mm f/8 lens for Leica M-mount from Miyazaki San – here are the details (Google translation):

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

By LR admin | Published: December 26, 2020

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

By LR admin | Published: December 25, 2020

“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

By LR admin | Published: December 22, 2020

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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