Leica Sport Optics now have a 10-year Passport protection plan and a 30-year warranty

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2021


From Reddotforum – Leica announced a new Sport Optics 10-year Passport protection plan and 30-year warranty:

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The Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera is already sold out

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2021

The Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera is already sold out at most retailers – this model was limited to 750 units worldwide:

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Leica will launch more new M lenses with a minimum focusing distance of 30cm

By LR admin | Published: April 17, 2021


The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens has a minimum focusing distance of just 30 centimeters. At a recent presented the new APO 35mm lens at Leica Store Nuremberg, Peter Karbe (head of Optics Development at Leica) was asked whether Leica would also launch more lenses with the new minimum focus distance of 30cm. His response was “yes”, adding upon further questions: “I have already told you more than I should have said.”

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Leica to announce a new VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: April 16, 2021


The next SL lens (L-mount) to be announced by Leica will be the VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH according to Nokishita. Leica currently has the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH lens in their lineup that is often criticized because of its variable aperture – the new 24-70mm f/2.8 will be a welcome addition. Unless I am mistaken, the 24–70mm f/2.8 SL lens was not listed in any previous SL roadmaps, which means that we will probably get an updated roadmap as well.

Update – I received some additional information on the rumored/upcoming VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens: it will be offered together with the Leica SL2s camera as a set. The optics of the new lens will be based on the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens (this is hard for me to believe – Leica will take a Sigma lens and put a red dot on top of it?)

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New Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens for Leica M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: April 15, 2021


The previously rumored Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II  lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced in three different color combinations. Pre-orders should be open soon at:

Additional information (Google translated):

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 14, 2021

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming new Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Leica M-mount (click for larger view):

Shipping is expected to start in May.

Via Nokishita


The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Asph lens M-mount lens is now $100 off

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First Leica M11 camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: April 13, 2021


Here is the first set of Leica M11 camera rumors I received recently:

  • The official announcement is expected on 11/11/2021 (the M9 was announced on 09/09/2009)
  • 36 MP back-illuminated sensor
  • Fixed bottom plate
  • No IBIS
  • A new Visoflex will be announced that will work also with the current M10 models

If you have any information on the Leica M11, please contact me anonymously here.

The M11 has been registered as a trademark by Leica since 2012 (pictured above).

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