The new Techart TZM-01 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus lens adapter is now available for purchase at Amazon and eBay. This is the second M to Z AF adapter option after the Megadap MTZ11 adapter (available at the Photo Rumors Online Store). Additional information on the Techart TZM-01:
PhotonsToPhotos published their photographic dynamic range sensor measurements for the new Leica Q2 Monochrom camera (now in stock at Adorama). Here are two comparisons with the Leica M10 Monochrom and the other Leica Q models (click for larger view):
Pictured above is the Leica Vario-Elmar-M 3.5-5.6/28-75mm ASPH lens prototype – one out of three:
“One of only three existing Vario-Elmar-M lenses. It has been designed in Germany in 2012 and was conceived as a universal lens replacing the Tri-Elmar 28-35-50. In contrast to the Tri-Elmar, the Vario-Elmar-M is a true zoom construction producing a sharp image also between the four hard stops. The production of the final-stage prototypes has been outsourced to Japan, but because of the complexity of the mechanical and optical design the project was cancelled in 2015. Only three lenses have been finished and met the quality standards set by Leica engineers. The lens bears the Leica order number 11669 and comes with a special screw-type prototype hood 12469.”