Leica Rumors

Ernst Leitz Museum lets you experience photography interactively

By LR admin | Published: July 20, 2021

The Ernst Leitz Museum in Leitz Park, Wetzlar will open a new facility in October where visitors will be able to experience photography interactively. For additional information on the different experiences, see this article in English or this one in German.

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Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens prototype from Light Lens Lab

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2021

The Chinese company Light Lens Lab recently released a new 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount based on the original 8-element Leica 35 f/2 Summicron classic from 1958. It seems that their next project will be a remake of the Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens for Leica M-mount (see eBay listings):

Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL (Light Lens Lab) lenses in the US – check out the LLL lenses listed at their eBay store.

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The latest photo editing deals and coupons

By LR admin | Published: July 17, 2021

The latest photo editing deals and coupons:

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15% off Capture One Nordic Style Kit (no code needed)
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Just announced: new TTartisan 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2021

TTartisan announced a new 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens for L-mount. The full details can be found here:

Announced and available for pre-order: TTartisan 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens

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The Z CAM E2 camera has a Leica M-mount version

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2021

The Z CAM E2 has also a Leica M-mount version (Adorama, Amazon, B&H) – the actual Z CAM interchangeable M lens mount is sold separately (Adorama, Amazon, B&H). Here are a few video reviews: