Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 Asph lens leaked at a German retailer

By LR admin | Published: August 14, 2019

I already reported that the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 Asph lens will be officially released on August 15th. The German retailer Fotokoch already published the details and pricing (€4200) of the lens on their website (Google translated):

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New: Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 MC VM Map Camera 25th-anniversary limited edition silver chrome lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 12, 2019

The teaser I reported yesterday was for a new Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 MC VM Map Camera 25th-anniversary limited edition silver chrome lens for Leica M-mount that is currently available for purchase in Japan for ¥ 99,800 or around $940 including tax. Additional information on the lens, including some sample photos, can be found here and here. […]

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New teaser: Map Camera 25th anniversary limited edition rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2019

The famous Map Camera store in Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary on August 13th. To commemorate this milestone, Map Camera will release a new rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount (the lens will be made in Japan). There is already a teaser on their website. The lens details and pre-orders will be officially announced on […]

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Pre-orders for the new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens are open again in the US

By LR admin | Published: August 9, 2019

Pre-orders for the new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens are now open again in the US: Adorama B&H Amazon

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The silver anodized Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued at B&H

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2019

The silver anodized Leica   28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued at B&H: I am not sure if this is a mistake – the is lens is lsited for pre-order at Adorama and is missing completely from Amazon. Leica’s website currently also shows only the black verion. Update: the lens is in stock at […]

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New TTartisans lenses for Leica M-mount: 21mm f/1.5 and 35mm f/1.4 (rumors)

By LR admin | Published: August 5, 2019

The next two TTartisans rangefinder coupled lenses for Leica M-mount are rumored to be 21mm f/1.5 and 35mm f/1.4. 7artisans already has 4 lenses for Leica M-mount (see pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H): Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

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The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 Asph lens will be officially released on August 15th

By LR admin | Published: August 5, 2019

The new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50 f/2 Asph lens will be officially released on August 15th. The price is expected to be arounf $4,000/€4,000. Some additional information:

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