Leica is already pushing the hashtag #filmisnotdead

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2022


Today Leica Camera sent out an email newsletter with only the hashtag #filmisnotdead in the subject line…

They even already have a new Leica film graphic (see above). Here is the enhanced view – clearly film-related:


It seems that we may really be getting close to the new Leica film camera announcement that has been rumored for a while.


The email sent by Leica today pointed to several dedicated film websites (click on the above screenshots for a bigger view):

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New Leitz HUGO cine prime lenses announced

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2022



Seven new Leitz HUGO cine prime lenses were announced yesterday and are already available for pre-order:

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II lens for Leica M and L mount officially released and available for order

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2022


The previously rumored Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II lens for Leica M and L mount is now officially released and pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (see all available MOG lenses). Here are the technical specifications:

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Officially announced: Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2022



The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced:


Раnаѕоnіс LUМІХ Ѕ 18mm f/1.8 lеnѕ kеу fеаturеѕ:

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Coming soon: new Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 6, 2022



Here are the leaked pictures and specifications for the rumored Panasonic 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount that will be officially announced the next few days (shipping is expected to start on October 22nd):

  • Lens construction: 13 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.18m
  • Maximum magnification: 0.2x
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular diaphragm)
  • Filter diameter:
  • 67mm – Size: φ73.6 x 82mm
  • Weight: 340g

Panasonic will soon have a full line of five fast (f/1.8) prime lenses for L-mount – from B&H Photo: “The new S 35mm f/1.8 joins Panasonic’s family of f/1.8 aperture primes including the 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm (with an 18mm f/1.8 arriving in the future)”.

Panasonic will soon have a full line of five fast (f/1.8) prime Lumix S lenses for Leica L-mount (35mm f/1.8 announced, 18mm f/1.8 coming next)

Additional/previous coverage:

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What’s next for Leica?

By LR admin | Published: September 5, 2022


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

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Leica digest #98

By LR admin | Published: September 5, 2022


→ Leica Stories: In Conversation with Jose “Tutes” Tutiven.


→ Leica history presentation.


→ Labor Day deals:


→ Several new backpacks listed on Kickstarter:


→ Leica special edition trade-in promotion at Leica Store Miami:

“Now, Leica Store Miami is offering a 10% bonus when you trade-in or sell your limited-edition Leica. That means you’ll receive 90% of fair market value on a trade-in towards any in-stock serialized Leica product, or 80% when selling to us outright.”

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