Category Archives: Leica Lenses

New Lomography Atoll ultra-wide 2.8/17 Art lens for Leica M-mount launched on Kickstarter

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2021

The teaser I posted online a few days ago on PhotoRumors was for a new Lomography Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art lens that will be available also for Leica M-mount. The lens is rangefinder coupled and is now listed on Kickstarter: Here are the details:

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

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2021

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount started shipping on January 27th. The lens will be in stock in the US in  the next few days at Adorama, PopFlash (available on February 5th, the lens hood will be available on February 20th). I Europe the lens is currently in stock at: Jo Geier (lens hood in stock […]

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Leica Tech Talk: “Classics Never Die” exploring the new Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2021

Leica released a new video/discussion “Classics Never Die” exploring the new Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens: More Leica Tech Talk videos can be found here. For Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic Connection Meister […]

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New Leica 35mm APO Summicron lens reference spotted in a firmware update

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2021

Nokishita spotted a reference to a new Leica 35mm APO Summicron lens in a Leica firmware update:

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Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2021

The previously rumored Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced – see the details with sample photos at Explora and Red Dot Forum. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic Connection Meister Camera Leica Shop Calumet Leica Store Lisse Red Dot […]

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The new Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens is expected to be announced tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2021

The new Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens is rumored to be announced tomorrow based on multiple social media posts in Asia. Here is a recap on what to expect:

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The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens is now available also for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2021

Today ZY Optics released a Leica M-mount version of their Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens (price in the USD is $799): Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/16 Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements One Ultra High Refraction Element Stepless, Silent Aperture Control Manual Focus Design Support Rangefinder Coupling 9 rounded blade Aperture Compatible with third-party AF adapters […]

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