Here are a few pictures taken with a Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens with a broken aperture

By LR admin | Published: August 24, 2021


If you ever wonder how pictures taken with a lens with a broken aperture look like – a reader sent me a few samples from his Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens that got damaged during shipping:

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Funleader Contax G 35mm f/2 to M-Mount conversion lens review

By LR admin | Published: August 23, 2021



Funleader has been selling Contax G 35mm f/2 to M-Mount conversion lens kits for a while. Here is a new review of the Funleader Contax G 35mm f/2 to M-Mount conversion lens:

Additional information can be found here:

Converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount now available from Funleader

The Contax G 35mm f/2 lens can be purchased on eBay for around $400.

Funleader also has an 18mm f/8 lens cap for M and L-mount.

In September Funleader is expected to release a new conversion kit for the Contax G 45mm lens. Stay tuned for the details.

You can try coupon codes 5AUG or LEICARUMORS for some extra savings when purchasing from the Funleader online store:

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A LeicaRumors reader bought this rare Leica IIIg black paint camera in 2019 for $23,800 and sold it for $477,000 in 2021

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2021



A LeicaRumors reader who prefers to remain anonymous purchased this rare Leica IIIg black paint camera with Elmarit 2.8/90mm lens from the Dominic Winter auction back in April of 2019 for £17,500 (around $23,800) after seeing my LeicaRumors blog post. Two years later the same camera was sold for €408,000 (over $477,000) at the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction that took place in Vienna on June 12, 2021. You can see the actual listing here:


Update – the reader who sold the camera told me that this particular model was listed in Laney’s Leica Collector’s Guide and it came with a letter of authenticity directly from Leica Camera in Germany.

Additional pictures of the Leica IIIg black paint outfit+Elmarit 2.8/90mm:

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Exclusive International Leica Society (LHSA) membership offer for Leica Rumors readers

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2021


All Leica fans should consider joining the International Leica Society (LHSA) and take advantage of this exclusive offer: get 15 months of membership for the price of 12 – use this dedicated page to join.

Additional information:

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Just announced: Leica C-Lux “Style Kit” in light gold and midnight blue

By LR admin | Published: August 19, 2021




Today Leica announced two new C-Lux “Style Kit” in light gold and midnight blue:

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Voigtlander HELIAR Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

By LR admin | Published: August 17, 2021


The previously rumored Voigtlander HELIAR Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. The new lens will start shipping in September for ¥90,000 (around $800). Sample photos can be found here and here. Next are some hands-on photos courtesy of  DC.watch:

Pre-orders for Voigtlander HELIAR Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM lens will be open soon at: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo | PopFlash | Jo Geier (EU).

Additional informtioan:

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Upcoming 7artisans and TTartisan lenses for Leica M-mount: 28mm f/5.6, 35mm f/1.4 Double ASPHERICAL (AA), and more

By LR admin | Published: August 14, 2021


7artisans is working on two new lenses for Leica M-mount:

  • 7artisans 28mm f/5.6 lens (see above picture of the prototype lens)
  • 7artisans 35mm f/2 lens (the new version will be much better than the current model)

TTartisan is working on several new lenses for Leica M and L mounts:

  • TTartisan 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount
  • TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 Double ASPHERICAL (AA) lens for Leica M-mount
  • TTartisan 40mm f/2.8 APS-C macro lens for Leica L-mount coming in September for $150 (pictured above) – here are the details:

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