New: Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Leica L-mount


The previously rumored  Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

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Techart will announce a new TMX-02 adapter that can autofocus Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X cameras


Techart will announce a new TMX-02 adapter that can autofocus Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X cameras – check out the four small AF servo motos inside the adapter:


Techart already has several autofocus lens adapters (some of them are already on version III) and they do look very similar to the above design:


There are other companies selling Leica M to Hasselblad X adapters, but none of them support autofocus:


Source: Shotenkobo, via PhotoRumors

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Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal special edition camera announced


The previously rumored Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal special edition camera is now officially announced Only 500 pieces will be available worldwide. The set includes:

  • Leica Q2 camera with a unique Japanese woven fabric covering – each camera will have a different pattern
  • Rope strap with the handwritten lyric
  • Exclusive scarf by rag & bone.
  • Price: $5,995 ($200 more than a regular Leica Q2 camera)
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Adorama / B&HAmazon
PopFlash
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection
Meister Camera
Leica Shop Vienna
Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
CalumetFoto Koch
WEX
M&K Kamera
Rangefinder
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Map Camera

 

Additional information:

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New and upgraded Viltrox Canon EF/EF-S lens to Leica L-mount camera AF adapter announced


 
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Viltrox announced a new and upgraded PRO version of their Canon EF/EF-S lens to Leica L-mount camera AF adapter with positive-lock EF lens mount:

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What’s next for Leica?


Here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Several Leica APS-C TL lenses (L-mount) listed as discontinued


Several Leica L-mount APS-C lenses have been listed as discontinued at Camera Kitamura (Japan)

  • ELMARIT-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. Black (Silver in stock)
  • SUMMICRON-TL F2/23mm ASPH.
  • APO-MACRO-ELMARIT-TL 60 mm f/2.8 ASPH. (Silver in stock)
  • APO-VARIO-ELMAR-TL F3.5-4.5/55-135mm ASPH.
  • SUPER-VARIO-ELMAR-TL F3.5-4.5/11-23mm ASPH.
  • VARIO-ELMAR-TL F3.5-5.6/18-56mm ASPH.

In the US, most Leica TL lenses are available at B&H Photo, but Adorama does not have a single one in stock.

I have been reporting for a while that the Leica CL/TL systems are discontinued:

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Leica MDa NASA replica camera with Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 lens expected to sell for $80k in the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auction


The next Wetzlar Camera Auction will take place on October 8th, 2022 in Wetzlar. Among the many Leica cameras and lenses (see online catalog), there will also be a working replica of the Leica MDa NASA camera with a Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 lens – expected to sell for €60,000 – €80,000:

“Leica MDa NASA with Noctilux 50 mm f/1.2 – superb replication of the famous camera used for the NASA Skylab Experiment S063 UV Airglow Horizon Photography – the purpose of the mission was to photograph the airglow, especially at twilight, within the visible and middle ultraviolet spectral range – offered for sale in our upcoming auction on October 08th 2022 in Wetzlar!”

Leica MDa NASA replica camera description:

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