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Additional information on the new lenses can be found here:
Light Lens Lab will soon release a new 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount. Please note that the informtion in this post is based on a prototype, and everything is subject to change before release (previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here).
The Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based on the legendary Cooke Speed Panchro Series II, a classic cinema lens from the 1940s known for its distinctive soft, glowing “Cook look” and dreamlike quality, optimized by LLL for modern full-frame digital sensors while preserving that vintage Hollywood aesthetic:
Fred Miranda published his review of the new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 double aspherical AA 11873 lens for Leica M-mount (use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you order from this link). Additional information on the new lens can be found here and on this page (see also previous coverage of LLL lenses).
Here is Fred’s conclusion:
Tilta has several accessories for Leica Q3 cameras, including a top protection plate, thumb bracket, vintage camera cage travel kit, base plate with leather grip, lens cap, and more – see the details at:
Check also the Tilta Vintage Camera Cage Travel Kit for Leica Q3:
More Leica Q3 accessories can be found here:
The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending on January 7th and includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps. Here are the details:
For new customers:
For existing customers:
Topaz Labs recently released a major Realism Update. Multiple apps are getting a realism boost, enhancing fine details and lighting, and giving photos, videos, and AI-generated content a more realistic look (Astra, Bloom, Topaz Video, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Gigapixel):
Via PhotoRumors
→ You can still get the new Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens for M-mount for $393 (inspired by Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat) with the code THYPOCH and purchase from this link (additional information).
→ New Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens for L-mount announced – available on Amazon and at the Brightin Star online store.
→ Brightin Star will also announce a new 50mm f/1.05 lens for L-mount in January.
→ Last chance to vote for the worst camera of 2025.
→ Significant ProGrade memory cards price increase coming in Japan (up to 123%) “due to the surge in demand associated with the construction of AI infrastructure.”
→ Leica heaven feat. Mathieu Bitton.
