Category Archives: Leica M-P Typ 240

Leica M-P Typ 240 “Leica Store Hong Kong 5th Anniversary Edition” set with Leica Noctilux-M ASPH 50mm f/0.95 lens announced

By LR admin | Published: June 16, 2015

A new Leica M-P Typ 240 limited edition set with the Leica Noctilux-M ASPH 50mm f/0.95 lens was announced in Hong Kong – only 30 sets will be produced at a suggested retail price of HK$ 158,000 (around US$ 20,000):

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Two new Leica special edition cameras for Republic of Korea’s 70th independence anniversary

By LR admin | Published: May 20, 2015

There are two new Leica special edition cameras to commemorate the 70th independence anniversary of Republic of Korea (South Korea). Two different sets will be available – a silver digital M-P and a black analogue MP kits. Each set contains two lenses: a 35mm f/1.4 Summilux and a 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux. Only 70 units will […]

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Why I Choose The Leica M: Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed, Focal Point

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 29, 2015

Starting today Louis Ferreira (www.500px.com/LouisFerreira) will start contributing articles to Leica Rumors. His first post addresses why he selected the Leica M system: During the transition to digital I tried many camera systems and read many articles to find a camera that fit me, but when the first digital M hit the market I was intrigued. None of […]

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Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari and Correspondent limited edition camera kits now shipping

By LR admin | Published: March 6, 2015

The new Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari limited edition camera kit with Summicron 35mm f/2 lens is now shipping in the US. Check the in-stock availability at: B&H (in stock now) Adorama PopFlash Leica Store Miami (in stock now) Leica Store San Francisco (in stock now) The Safari edition offers over $1,000 in savings compared to purchasing the M-P […]

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Leica M-P “Correspondent” by Lenny Kravitz for Kravitz Design special limited edition camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2015

After I initially reported it as a rumor last year and the leaked details from two weeks ago, the new special limited edition Leica M-P “Correspondent” camera by Lenny Kravitz for Kravitz Design is now officially announced. The camera and lenses are intentionally aged by hand. Only 125 pieces will be produced. The kit includes two lenses (Leica Summicron-M […]

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New Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari kit with Summicron 35mm f/2 lens announced

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2015

This just in: Leica Camera announced a new M-P Typ 240 Safari camera that comes with a silver Summicron 35mm f/2 ASPH lens. The price of the kit is $9,990 and is currently available for pre-order at B&H, PopFlash and Leica Store Miami, Leica Store San Francisco and RedDotCameras (UK). The new Safari edition offers over $1,000 in savings compared […]

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This is the rumored Leica M-P (Typ 240) Lenny Kravitz limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2015

Last year I reported that Leica will announce a new M240 Lenny Kravitz edition camera made from raw/coated brass. Well, the rumors were true – the new Leica M-P (Typ 240) Lenny Kravitz version will come in a kit with two different lenses: 35/2 ASPH and 50/1.4 ASPH (black paint E43). Only 120 pieces will be […]

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Leica planning to offer a partial M-P upgrade to existing M 240 owners

By LR admin | Published: September 4, 2014

After Leica announced the new Leica M-P type 240, many have asked the question of a potential upgrade from the previous M 240. A reader contacted Leica Camera AG and this is the response he got:

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