Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)


Today, Cosina officially released the previously reported Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount).

For pre-orders, check B&H PhotoFoto Erhardt, and WEX Photo.

Here are the details on the new lens:
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72 hours left: Luminar Neo up to 75% off sale


The Luminar Neo summer sale, where you can get up to 75% off, will end in 72 hours. Here’s the offer breakdown:

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Leica announcement on June 18th?


In his latest video, the YouTuber “Jamie & The Jam” made an interesting comment during his recent visit to Wetzlar:

“We found out some amazing news that gets released on the 18th of June”

My guess is that we will get the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens, but I am not 100% sure.

Here is the list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses:

What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

You can watch the video at the 28:41 minute mark here:

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New Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens announced




Leica announced the previously rumored Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens based on the Sigma version for L-mount.

Americas Europe Asia
B&H Phot0
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection
Leica Lisse
WEX PhotoRedDotCameras
Calumet | Koch | Koster
Rangefinder
Map Camera

Additional informtion is available at Reddotforum:

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Manfrotto announced a new ONE all-in-one hybrid tripod system


Manfrotto announced a new ONE all-in-one hybrid tripod system with an intuitive and seamless modular design and features such as the Q90 rotating column, levelling mechanism, sliding column, and Xchange quickly swap system. Pre-orders are now open at:

Additional information on the new tripod is available here and here.


Via PhotoRumors

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Reminder: Leica/Leitz will participate in the Bild Expo in NYC next week (free registration)






Leica/Leitz will participate in the upcoming 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo – the free registration is still open.

The 2025 Bild Expo will take place in NYC from June 17-18.

The show’s agenda is now live on the official website, together with the list of all participating companies:

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Leica cameras and lenses at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction

Here are some of the Leica cameras and lenses that will be available at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction, which will take place on June 14 in Shanghai, China (see this post for additional information):

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