“Leica Classics Range” lenses


In previous posts, I have wrongly called “Heritage” the re-issue of older Leica M lenses. The correct product line name is “Leica Classics Range“. The “Leica Classics Range” lenses currently consist of:

A new 35mm 2.8 lens from the Leica Classics Range is rumored to be announced next.

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The new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lenses are now in stock


All four versions of the new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens are now in stock in the US for the first time:

Here are some sample photos from the new lens:

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A batch of “like new” Leica M9 M9-P cameras with new sensors listed for sale at KEH (*UPDATED*)


KEH recently acquired several custom Leica M9/M9-P cameras with new sensors from Leica AG and just listed them for sale on their website:


Currently in stock:

Sold out M9/M9P cameras:

Update: all the Leica M9 and M9P cameras listed above have been serviced by Leica AG in February 2021. All the cameras have been re-leathered by Leica. Finally, each camera comes with a new Leica battery and charger, strap, and in a black Leica box. Each camera comes with a Leica 1 year warranty, as well as a Service Certificate noting the following:

  • Model
  • Serial
  • Visual inspection
  • Viewfinder inspection
  • Sensor inspection (New Sensor)
  • Shutter speed inspection
  • Leica Production Test
  • Shutter count
  • Date of Certificate
  • Technician

All of the above cameras are listed as LN- condition and come with a 180-day warranty:


See all Leica gear listed for sale at KEH.

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Skylum Luminar AI update 2 released with Leica M10-R, Leica S3, and Leica SL2-S support


Skylum released Luminar AI Update 2 with added support for the Leica M10-R, S3, and SL2-S cameras:


The new Luminar AI Update 2 version is also now on sale – from March 16-24 you can get 40% off the following:

  • Luminar X Membership – $59/year instead of $99/year
  • USA National Parks Skies – $17 instead of $29
  • Tropical Skies – $23 instead of $39
  • Northern European Skies – $23 instead of $39
  • Landscapes Template Pack by Skylum Team – $11 instead of $19


See all the details for this release at PhotoRumors.


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Not an April Fools’ Day joke: Leica price increase coming to the US on April 1, 2021


This is not an April Fools’ Day joke – Reddotforum reports that a new Leica price increase is coming to the US on April 1, 2021. Here are the details:

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The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens will be released on March 25th


The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount will be released on March 25th. Pre-orders are currently open at:

The Sony E-mount version will come later (April 9th).

Via Cosina, DC.Watch

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How to tether a Leica SL2 camera using Capture One Pro 21



Last week Capture One released version 14.1.0 with added Live-View support with zoom & pan for several Leica cameras (see this post for more info). Here is a demonstration of how easy it is to connect a Leica SL2 (or SL2-S) to a laptop running the latest version of Capture One Pro 21 (14.1.0):

For a limited time, the latest version of Capture One 21 is currently $100 off at B&H only:


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