The first reviews of the new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens are already available online – here is the feedback from Jack Takahashi (read the full review here):
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Check out also the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens review at Fred Miranda:
Some additional coverage on the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount:
There have been several Lego-Leica projects in the past, but for some reason unknown to me, they all disappeared from the Internet – maybe it’s because of copyright/trademark issues? If you have any inside information on this story, please let me know because a while back I spent money and effort to create a new Lego-Leica camera I can sell in the online store and I did not get anywhere. I would love to come back and work on that project again. Here are some of my own prototypes:
There is a new Lego Ideas project for a Leica M series camera and if we can get enough support, this project can come true since Lego Ideas is a legit/official site (I am not connected/related to this project):
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:
