Updates on the latest third-party lenses for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2024

The latest news on third-party lenses for Leica L-mount:


→ Venus Optics has officially announced the world’s first zoom + shift Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here):

Venus Optics Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 announced in China: the world’s first zoom + shift lens


→ The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount. Orders are now open (price: $169). Shipping will start on July 15th:

The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount


→ TTArtisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens for L-mount based on the already existing tilt-shift version:

New TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens announced

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The latest Skylum Luminar Neo updates

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2024


→ The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo and is currently $50 off.


→ Check out also the latest Luminar NEO presets and bundles:


→ There is also a new Photo Education Bundle.


→ The new Aperty portrait photo editing app by Skylum is now available for pre-order (additional information).

Luminar Iceland Photo Tour in August: get $500 off

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New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: July 12, 2024


Cosina announced four new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount:

  • Apochromatic design that eliminates chromatic aberration
  • Optical design optimized for digital imaging devices
  • All-metal lens barrel with high rigidity and durability
  • Bayonet-type VM mount
  • High-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism
  • Minimum shooting distance Type I: 0.45m Type II: 0.35m

The new lenses will be released in August 2024 with a price of around ¥100,000 ($630). Check for pre-orders at:

Cosina has announced many new VM lenses for Leica M-mount lately – see the complete list here.

Additional information on the two different lens types (I + II):

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The Leica SL3 camera overwriting/deleting images issue confirmed by Leica

By LR admin | Published: July 11, 2024


Leica Camera officially acknowledged the SL3 camera issue I reported yesterday, where images are being overwritten/deleted when changing the battery:

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A rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson is listed for $250,000

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2024



Leica Store Lisse is selling a rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson for $250,000 on eBay (check also their other listings).

Ralph Gibson’s Leica collection

Ralph Nelson’ Leica M4 cameras kit obtained by Leica Store Lisse

Ebay listing description:

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New: Oberwerth watch rolls for Leica watches

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2024


Oberwerth announced four new watch rolls in different sizes since Leica now also sells watches:

Here are the details:
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Leica digest #154

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2024

→ Leica M rangefinder focusing tips and tricks.

→ Wetzlar Camera Auctions: Leica M2 gray.

→ Leica SL3 x Philipp Reinhard.

→ Leica Visoflex 2 disassembly and repair.

→ Helium grip for Q3 update.

→ Leica SL3 firmware bug/issue – images are being deleted/overwritted in the camera.

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