Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Zeiss Ikon 85mm f/2.0 T* ZM Sonnar lens (M-mount) to be discontinued?

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2011

The Zeiss Ikon 85mm f/2.0 T* ZM Sonnar lens is no longer listed on zeiss.com website:

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Leica Fotografie International (LFI) app now also available for Android smart phones

By LR admin | Published: March 15, 2011

After the iPhone/iPad, LFI released an Android version of their LFI Gallery app. The app can be downloaded here.

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Rare Leica cameras at the next Westlicht auction

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2011

Update: I just received the English camera description: The next Westlicht auction will take place on May 28th in Vienna, Austria. Here are some of the highlights in the Leica section: Leica 0-Series No.107 (1923): No. 7 is the first in a small series of about 25 test cameras built by Leitz in 1923, 2 ​​years before the […]

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Leica M shooters, don’t forget to take your lens cap off!

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2011

I have to admit, it has happen to me few times as well (at least I was not caught on video): Even Eric Clapton and… Victoria Beckham did it:

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Leica opens a new store in Shanghai

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2011

Yesterday Leica opened a new store in east China’s Shanghai municipality. See the slideshow courtesy of Leica Camera AG:

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New book: “Leica M Advanced Photo School”

By LR admin | Published: March 6, 2011

In addition to the new Leica M9 book here is another new Leica book that is currently available for pre-order – Leica M: Advanced Photo School: “The ultimate Leica guide-written by the company’s top technical expert-now includes the Leica MP. This classic source contains a goldmine of technical information and insider knowledge, and covers Leica’s famed […]

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Leica has “couple of nice things coming in 2011”

By LR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

Leica Camera AG mentioned on their twitter account that they “have a couple of nice things coming in 2011”. The compact camera line was completely refreshed last year, so any new products must be X, M, or S related. Of course they could just be talking about a social media promotion/contest. So far Leica AG […]

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