Leica is continuing to expand its smartphone business and today they announced a new “Leitz Phone 1” with a 22MP 1-inch sensor and f/1.9 Summicron lens. There have been rumors about a Leica phone since 2017 (see also this post). The new phone is a rebadge of the Sharp Aquos R6 smartphone.
Here are the Leitz Phone 1 details:
As previously reported the new Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens for Leica M-mount was released on June 10 and it is now in stock at:
Additional information on the Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM Type II lens:
ZY Optics announced a new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f//0.95 lens for L-mount. The price is $799 and you can order it here with free international shipping. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information including MTF chart, lens design, technical specifications, and press release are available at PhotoRumors.
Wetzlar Camera Auctions released a new video for a rare Leica M3 black paint camera that will be part of the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 9th, 2021:
The website 35mmc published a detailed review of the new Kamerakraft LM10 camera grip for Leica M10 cameras with ARCA rail and memory card storage:
“These KameraKraft grips aren’t cheap. I don’t think anyone would claim they are. But then, Leica cameras aren’t cheap. If you asked me to spend this sort of cash on a grip for me Chinon CE-4, I would definitely struggle to see the sense. Somehow though, attaching a luxy grip to a luxury camera feels a lot more natural. Initial reservations about the LM10GRIP aside, I have ultimately found myself very impressed with these KameraKraft grips – there are cheaper options out there for sure, but if you’re looking for something with high quality of build, largely solid design principles that actually look good on your expensive Leica camera, I reckon these KameraKraft grips might well appeal!”
Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models.
The Kamerakraft LM10 camera grip for Leica M10 cameras can be purchased directly from the Leica Rumors Online Store with free international shipping (the grip is a limited edition run of only 200 pieces).
