Two new Leica rumors: A new Leica M10-P camera with a touchscreen is rumored to be announced later this year. New Leica TL macro lens “ELPRO 52” is also coming soon (update: this could be for a new macro filter and not a new lens). Additional information on “ELPRO” (thanks Mike): The term “Elpro” means […]
There were already several Handevision IBERIT lenses available for Leica L-mount (24mm, 35mm, 50mm 75mm, 90mm f/2.4 lenses that were announced last year). In addition to the 5 IBERIT lenses, Adorama now also has a listing for a new Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens for Leica L-mount. Here are the details:
A few months ago I had the chance to take a few sample photos with the Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 lens for Leica M-mount (check the latest pricing and availability at B&H and Adorama). The first thing I have to mention is that this lens is not rangefinder-coupled and focusing is possible only with focus peaking […]
I received some information that the next 7Artisans lens for Leica M-mount will be wide angle. My personal guess is 24mm or 28mm. Currently 7Artisans has two lenses (35mm f/2 and a 50mm f/1.1) with rangefinder coupling: 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens review (comparison with the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH) 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 Leica M-mount lens review
The new Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens is now shipping to authorized Leica dealers in the US. For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors: US Worldwide B&H Adorama PopFlash Leica Boutique Palm Beach Leica Store Soho Leica Store Miami Tamarkin Classic Connection Ken Hansen Ace Photo Meister Camera (Germany) Leica Store Lisse […]
The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH black chrome finish lens is now in stock at Leica Store Miami. This lens was announced back in 2015, but has been out of stock most of the time: Black chrome finish versions of the Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 ASPH and Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lenses announced
In this post, I will compare the new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens ($289) with the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens model 11879 ($3,295):
