Leica Rumors

New Leica SL System trade-in promotion

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2021

Leica Camera launched a new Leica SL System trade-in promotion. You can see the details at Red Dot Forum – here is the list of qualified cameras:

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The 10% off Capture One coupon code is expiring tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2021

The 10% off coupon code LEICARUMORS for Capture One products is expiring tomorrow – this is the last chance to use it.

For a complete list of all Capture One products and licensing options click here. A 30-day fully-featured free trial of Capture One 21 is available here. Capture One learning videos can be found here.

This year Capture One introduced new features and support for Leica cameras:

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Leitz Photographica Auction #39 is coming this weekend

By LR admin | Published: November 17, 2021

The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place this weekend in Vienna (November 20, 2021, at 11 am CET):

Here are some of the Leica highlights:

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There is only one Contax G35 f/2 to Leica M lens conversion left in stock

By LR admin | Published: November 16, 2021

Currently, there is only one Contax G35 f/2 to Leica M lens conversion left in stock at Funleader:

Funleader is currently offering 5% off for a limited time with coupon code LEICARUMORS:

Here are a few sample photos taken with the converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount:

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Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 bare brass replica lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 16, 2021

Here are some additional pictures of the new Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount (the lens will be available in chrome, black paint, black paint with brassing, safari, bare brass, and titanium finishes):

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.

Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here.

Coming soon: Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount

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Announced: Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR Vintage Line 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Type II VM lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 15, 2021

The previously rumored Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR Vintage Line 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Type II VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama and B&H Photo. Shipping is expected to start in December. The price in Japan is ¥95,000 (around $800). The current version of this lens is priced at $699 – here is a side-by-side comparison (type I vs. type II):

Additinal informtion on the new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR Vintage Line 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Type II VM lens

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New TTartisan 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: November 15, 2021

The previously rumored TTartisan 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. TTartisan did not announce any pricing yet, but you can check their website for updates.