New Kistar 40mm f/2.4 lens for Leica M-mount is currently under development

By LR admin | Published: April 26, 2021


The Kistar 40mm f/2.4 lens already exists for Sony E-mount (see here and here) and the Leica M-mount version of the lens is currently under development according to the manufacturer Kinoshita Optical:

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Leica digest #76

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2021


→ Is Photopia the new Photokina?


→ Free leather upgrade on Leica certified used cameras in Japan.



→ A new double hot-shoe for Leica cameras was announced in Japan (for using a finder and an exposure meter at the same time). The translated version of the article can be found here.

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New: Oberwerth SLING bag

By LR admin | Published: April 23, 2021




Oberwerth introduced a new SLING bag – here are the details:

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New book: Wilhelm Albert – Birthdays of the Leitz Photo Constructions from 1927

By LR admin | Published: April 23, 2021




Lars Netopil Classic Cameras has published a new book “Wilhelm Albert – Birthdays of the Leitz Photo Constructions from 1927” that is currently available for sale at Jo Geier and other fine camera and book stores (check also Amazon). Additional information:

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Exclusive offer: $30 off on the Megadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus adapter

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2021




For a limited time, the Megadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus adapter is now $30 off at the LeicaRumors and PhotoRumors online stores (price includes free international shipping) – this offer is valid until April 30th.

Update: this promo is now over.

All other stores are selling the Megadap MTZ11 for $349: Adorama, Amazon, B&H.

Additional coverage of the Megadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus adapter can be found here and here:

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Additional information/rumors on the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens (L-mount)

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2021


Some additional information/rumors on the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens (L-mount):

  • The Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens will be a part of a new “economy line” from Leica (not sure for the exact name of the new product line)
  • The official announcement should be in May
  • The VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens will be offered together with the Leica SL2s camera as a set.
  • The lens will be priced just slightly higher than the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount (still under €3,000/$3,000?)
  • The lens will not have an all-metal body like other Leica SL lenses
  • The optics of the lens are rumored to be based on the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens
  • The design and construction will be very similar to the current Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount:

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The new Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in Europe

By LR admin | Published: April 21, 2021


The new Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in Europe at Jo Geier:

In the US the lens will be listed soon at:

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