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

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2022

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.

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica M10| Tagged Kamerakraft, Kamerakraft LM grip v2.0 for Leica M cameras, Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip 3.0 for Leica M film cameras, Kamerakraft LMGRIP v3.0 grip for Leica M10 cameras| 3 Comments

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

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2022

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:

Press release
Product pages (with sample photos): VM version | L39 version
Pre-order links (not active yet): B&H Photo | Jo Geier | PhotoHouse | Meister Camera
Additional picture (VM version first):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Cosina, Voigtländer, Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens| 4 Comments

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

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2022

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:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Fred Miranda Leica lens reviews, Voigtländer, Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens| 8 Comments

Leica digest #89

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2022

→ 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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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica M + L mounts

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2022

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica M and Leica L mounts that are rumored to be announced for the 2022 CP+ show in Japan (this will be the first Voigtlander lens for Leica L mount):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged L-Mount, Leica L-mount, Voigtländer, Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens, Voigtlander lenses for L-mount| 8 Comments

First review of the new Viltrox DG-L macro extension tube ring set for L-mount cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2022

Viltrox recently announced a new DG-L macro extension set with 12mm and 24mm tube rings (price: $54) designed for Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L-mount camera systems and the first review is already available online: