Leica is expected to release the previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH lens very soon (maybe in the next few days). Here is the first leaked picture:
With the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH, Leica will complete the “Holy Trinity” of f/2.8 lenses:
Leica will also release a new Extender L 2.0x (previously rumored here). Currently, only the Leica Extender L 1.4x for Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is available.
Additional information:
In addition to the plate for Leica SL3 cameras, IDSworks also announced a new modular base plate and L-plate attachments for Leica SL2 models. Additional information is available here:
Just announced: new IDSworks modular base plate and L-plate attachments for Leica SL3 cameras
More IDSWorks products for Leica cameras can be found here.
→ Leica Q2 wooden miniature camera replica model keychain listed for sale on eBay.
→ Vi Vante released two new limited edition camera straps:
→ The latest Topaz Labs releases:
→ The Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” lens for Leica M-mount is now available for order at LLL and PopFlash. Additional information can be found here.
→ The new TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens for L-mount is now available for purchase: Amazon US | Amazon CA | TTArtisan | Pergear (international shipping). Additional information is available here.
→ Hobolite created this Iris Creator Kit Blacked Out Edition for Leica Australia.
Now on sale: Adobe CC Photography Plan and Capture One (limited-time offers)
Leica Store Miami is having a pre-owned Labor Day sale where you can get 10% off used analog Leica M cameras, used SL lenses, and all used accessories (until September 9):
ShotenKobo posted a picture of a new Megadap M2RF Leica M-mount to Canon RF-mount AF adapter that will allow you to autofocus M lenses on Canon EOS R cameras. Currently, there are many M to RF adapters, but as far as I know, the Megadap M2RF will be the first autofocus adapter of this kind.
Similar adapters already exist for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage:
Here are the Leica highlights from the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6 on October 12, 2024 that will take place in Wetzlar, Germany:
Leica is rumored to announce a new Q3 camera with a fixed 43mm f/2 APO lens. The actual focal length is not yet 100% confirmed, but it will be very close to 40mm. The official announcement is expected before the end of the year (2024).
This rumor also raises the question: what about the Leica Q3 Monochrom? I received some bad news on this topic, but I still do not feel comfortable sharing it online because I am not sure how accurate is the information I received. Stay tuned for updates.
Pictured above: Leica Q3 camera concept with 50mm lens by Carsten Burmeister:
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