→ Antiques Roadshow guest visibly disappointed as a “rare” Leica camera is discovered to be counterfeit.
→ Leica Stories: a conversation with Brian Branch-Price.
→ 7Artisans Black Friday Deals (direct link to website and Amazon store).
→ Photo news roundup week of November 17, 2024.
→ Topaz Video AI tutorials enhancing low quality video.
→ Leica M11 Black Paint camera review by Thorsten Overgaard.
→ Anna Landstedt with the Leica Q3 43.
→ The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens for L-mount is now available for order. Additional information:
The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro full-frame lens (E/Z/L) is now available to order for $339
→ Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported world’s first Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom + shift lens for L-mount. Additional information:
Venus Optics announced the Laowa APS-C 12-24mm f/5.6 – the world’s first zoom + shift lens
→ The previously rumored 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II ultra wide-angle full-frame fisheye lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced and available for order at the 7Artisans | Pergear | Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK |Amazon DE. Additional information:
Announced: 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II ultra wide-angle full-frame fisheye lens (E/L/R/Z)
→ The previously reported 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 ASPH lens for Leica L-mount with a new rear ND filter is now officially announced and available for order: 7Artisans | Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK |Amazon DE | Amazon IT | Amazon FR | Amazon ES. Additional information:
Announced: 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 ASPH lens with a new rear ND filter
→ Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored/reported Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica L-mount mount. The lens can be purchased at B&H Photo and Laowa’s website. Additional information:
Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for $399 (E/Z/RF/L/M)
→ Pergear announced a new 100mm f/2.8 full-frame 2x magnification ultra macro lens for L-mount (price: $287). Pre-orders are now open at Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK |Amazon DE. Additional information:
New: Pergear 100mm f/2.8 full-frame 2x magnification ultra macro lens (E/Z/RF/EF/L)
In addition to the M11 and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 in glossy black paint, Leca also announced new taupe accessories: a leather bag, strap, and case:
Check Leica M11 BP pricing and availability at:
| Americas | Europe | Asia |
| Adorama | B&H (lens) Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection |
Leica Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX |
Rangefinder Map Camera |
Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint
The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint are now officially announced as expected. See the details at Reddotforum. Check pricing and availability at:
| Americas | Europe | Asia |
| Adorama | B&H (lens) Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection |
Leica Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX |
Rangefinder Map Camera |
Leca also announced new taupe accessories: leather bag, strap and case
Leica M11 glossy black paint:
Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 glossy black paint:
Update – the new releases are now limited editions, as previously reported.
Additional information:
Wetzlar, 20 November 2024. The Leica Camera Group registers another new revenue record for the fiscal year 2023/2024. With a renewed increase in revenue of 14% to MEUR 554 against the previous year’s figure of MEUR 485, the premium-segment manufacturer of optical products was able to further build on the successful course pursued in the previous fiscal year and successfully sustain the growth of its operating earnings. Once again, the most significant driver of this was the core product segment Photography, which benefited significantly not only from an innovative product pipeline but also from the continuous expansion of the group’s own global sales network. In addition, a particularly dynamic increase in revenue was also observed in the Mobile Imaging segment (Smartphones).
The best fiscal year so far in the almost 100-year history of Leica Camera confirms the successful strategic alignment of the Leica Camera Group with its focus on the development of new business segments and the expansion of the sales network.
The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in black glossy paint will be officially announced tomorrow (November 21st). Both releases will be limited editions. It is interesting to note that Leica did not choose the M11-P as a base for the new black paint version. Rumors suggest that this could be due to shortages/issues with the new CAI chip inside the M11-P.
Kamerakraft added B-stock grips on their website at lower prices (€50 less):
This is a good opportunity to get a Kamerakraft grip at a lower price.
Kamerakraft now also sells camera straps:
