Leica S3 trade-up program is back in the US


The Leica S3 trade-up program is back in the US – here is the pricing breakdown from Red Dot Forum:
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New lens for Leica L-mount: Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO

The previously rumored new Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Leica L-mount from Venus Optics is now officially announced – here are the details:

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The latest photo editing software releases and offers



→ Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) upscaled one of his photos from 4,000px to 16,000px with the Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI software. The results are impressive – you can download the 16,000px photo from Flickr. The latest Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.8 was recently released with several improvements and it is currently 20 off (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 to get an additional 15% off).


→ Today Skylum officially released Luminar Neo AI-driven photo editor (additional information available here).


→ Exposure Software has a 20% off everything sale through February 21.


→ New from Adobe: Creative Cloud Express and 25% off regular CC.

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New Kamerakraft LMGRIP v3.0 grip for Leica M film cameras now available (limited availability)


Kamerakraft has a new LMGRIP version 3.0 grip for Leica M film cameras. Here are the functions of the new grip:

Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models.

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Announced: Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts


Today Cosina officially announced the previously rumored Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts (not L-mount as previously reported). Here are the details:

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The first Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens reviews are out




Fred Miranda publish a long and detailed review of the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount –  here are the final thoughts:

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Leica digest #89


Peak Design released 15 new bags, backpacks, pouches, and duffels in different sizes and colors.


The latest Adobe releases are out.


The 40th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place on June 11, 2022, at Leitz Park, Wetzlar.


Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens review.

→ The latest Leica related videos:

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