The new Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens for Leica M-mount will be released on June 10th. Sample photos from the lens can be found here. Pre-orders should be open soon at:
Cosina recently uploaded a few sample photos from the new lens:
This is a promo post for buying and selling used Leica gear at KEH:
The previously rumored TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount announced is now officially announced.
The lens specifications, MTF chart, sample photos, pre-order options, and additional information can be found at PhotoRumors:
Announced: new TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount, available for pre-order
Additional pictures of the new lens:
Before the official announcement, I reported on several occasions that the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount is rumored to be produced by Sigma. During the official announcement a few days ago, I could not find any official confirmation on that claim, but this is what I found online:
PIXII is working on a new version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount. One of the expected upgrades will be a new processor (see screenshot above).
Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.
PIXII is also developing a new, wider ISO range: starting with a pulled ISO 80, from a new base sensitivity of ISO 160 and up to ISO 15,200 – this will be available soon as a free upgrade for current PIXII camera owners.
It is good to see that PIXII is still actively developing and improving their product. If you have any experience with the PIXII camera, please leave a comment on this post. Thanks!
Nokishita reports that this month (May) Sharp will announce a new AQUOS R6 smartphone that was jointly developed with Leica (I assume the camera was developed by Leica):
The previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH is now officially announced. Two new bundle options with the SL2 and SL2-S were also introduced. The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. is available to order today at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers for $2,795. The SL2 and SL2-S camera bundles coupled with the new 24-70 are priced at $8,795 and $7,195 respectively – representing a savings of $595 in either bundle:
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