Additional coverage: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2021


 
 
Some additional coverage on the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount:

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Please support this Leica M camera model project on Lego Ideas

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2021




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):

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Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens: shipping date, pre-orders, sample photos

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2021


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:

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Used Leica gear at KEH

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2021


This is a promo post for buying and selling used Leica gear at KEH:

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New TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2021


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:


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Is the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount produced by Sigma?

By LR admin | Published: May 8, 2021


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:

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PIXII is working on a new version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2021


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!

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