→ Tomorrow Insta360 will announce a new Ace Pro camera with a Leica lens.
→ Leica Store Heidelberg is now open (previously reported here).
→ Hobolite announced the first-ever X-Series extreme weather lighting solutions.
→ Leica ZM11 watches additional coverage:
→ Ulanzi announced a new portable fog machine for video and photography (additional information).
There was little talk online about the new 2023 version of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. lens for M-mount that was announced together with the M11-P:
| Americas | Europe | Asia |
| B&H Photo | Adorama Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection | Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Park | WEX | Rangefinder Map Camera |
The new Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens compared to the previous version (source: Reddotforum):
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. lens design and MTF charts:
The previously rumored Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens for Leica L mounts is now officially announced:
Topaz Labs started their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals:
The full pricing details for the different products can be found here.
More early Black Friday deals can be found here.
Via NikonRumors
A few months ago I wanted to trade up/sale some of my old Leica gear. I contacted several US stores and here are the quotes I got:
| KEH | MPB | B&H | Adorama | Leica Miami | |
| Leica Elmarit-M f/2.8 ASPH 11606 | $1273 | $0 | $900 | $840 | $1260 |
| Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH 11884 | $1658 | $710 | $2400 | $1610 | $2310 |
| Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH 11891 | $1979 | $1475 | $2000 | $1470 | $2100 |
| Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH 11879 | $1768 | $1700 | $1300 | $1190 | $1750 |
| Leica Super Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH 11145 | $1473 | $1775 | $1400 | $1190 | $1820 |
| Leica M6 TTL 0.58 10475 | $3625 | $0 | $2000 | $1400 | $2450 |
| Leica M10-R black | $3592 | $4000 | $3427 | $3500 | $3850 |
| Total | $15368 | $9660 | $13427 | $11200 | $15540 |
Here is my personal ranking based on the quotes I received (best on top):
MPB provided the lowest quote for the gear I had – they did not offer anything for some of my lenses. The best quote I got was from Leica Store Maimi – I even got an additional bonus on top since I decided to trade in my gear instead of selling everything for cash. Leica Miami was also the only store that was very particular in getting the original purchase receipts, papers, manuals, accessories, etc. for all the gear they purchase. Keep in mind that I did all this a few months ago and the prices could be different today.
So you bought a bunch of cheap Chinese lenses fro Leica M-mount, and now you want to sell them? Here are some quotes I got a few months ago:
→ TTArtisan announced a new rangefinder-coupled 100mm f/2.8 “Bubble Bokeh” lens for Leica M-mount (additional information is available here).
→ The new Thypoch Simera 35 f/1.4 & 28mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US (additional information is available here).
→ DxO released PureRAW version 3.7 with new features and integration (see what’s new | additional information).
→ DxO also released new DxO Optics Modules with support for the new Leica Vario Elmarit SL 100-400mm f/5-6 lens for L-mount (additional information).
→ 30% off the new Skylum Luminar with GenErase feature with coupon code GEN30 (ends: November 13).
→ The previously reported new ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is now officially released and available for purchase (What’s new | Buy now with a discount). Additional information is available here.
AstrHori released a new black brass version of their light meter that is currently in stock at:
Here are the main specs:
