Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Leica digest #188

→ Cosina officially discontinued the Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC and ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 MC VM mount lenses. The Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens is still available.   → Select Thypoch lenses for M-mount are now on sale at B&H Photo. → The new Sigma BF camera (L-mount) is now in stock at Amazon. → The […]

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100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century (1925–2025)

Leica Camera AG celebrated the first series-produced Leica 35mm camera with a centenary event in Wetzlar This year, the Leica Camera Group is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Leica I together with a global community of photography enthusiasts. After international events organised by Leica national subsidiaries in the major cities of Dubai, Milan, and […]

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The new “100 Leica Stories” book

Here is some additional informtion on the new “100 Leica Stories” book that was released this week for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model – the book can be ordered from B&H Photo (more Leica books are available on Amazon):

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Leica digest #187

→ The new Leica MONOPAN 50 black and white film will be priced at €12 including VAT, according to the official press release that was released after I published my blog post. The US price has not been released yet – check B&H Photo for updates. Shipping will start on August 21st. → Venus Optics […]

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New Leica price increase coming in Japan on July 23rd

Leica Camera Japan Co., Ltd. will increase the prices of some products in Japan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Please note that products reserved or ordered on or after Wednesday, July 23, 2025, will be delivered at the new price. Check the current Leica prices and availability at Map Camera. Here is the new price […]

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Echolens digital camera without a screen now on Kickstarter

The Echolens digital camera without a screen “that feels like film” is now listed on Kickstarter with a $99 early bird special – over $70k already raised in the first day (previously reported here). Coming soon: Echolens Leica-inspired, inexpensive digital camera without a screen Other Kickstarted projects:

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Leica digest #186

→ The new Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised over $2.6 million on Kickstarter, with more than 3,200 backers. → Sigma announced a new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens for L-mount. → The 46th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place in Wetzlar on 27 June 2025. The auction’s highlights are a 0-Series, Leica […]

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