I have a new product listed for sale in the LR online store: L’Artec camera grips for Leica M and Q cameras. The grips are available in several different colors. The price is $300 and includes free international shipping:
After making your purchase I will contact you to discuss the details (model, color, etc). L’Artec grips can also be customized with e.g. engravings, names, words, or numbers.
Supported camera models (more will be added later):
A quick review of the new Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for Leica L-mount by Thomas Walter (website) – a very versatile lens and a great enhancement to the L-mount system. A few sample photos are available here. The lens is already shipping in Germany (in the US pr-orders are open at Adorama and B&H).
Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 L-Mount – first experience
The last days I could test a production example of Panasonic’s new Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 on both SL bodies.
This new lens is a very versatile “walk-around” lens. In my eyes, 20-60mm is a very useful range. And most important: lens weight is only 350g – the SL moves to a small, light, and very handsome camera in combination with this lens.
Autofocus
AF is very fast and absolutely silent. L-mount works flawlessly, you can even use the mechanic AF/MF button on the lens to control autofocus on the SL.
Handling
Maybe the most important point: the combination SL2 (and SL 601 too) with Pana’s 20-60mm is absolute good operable – like it’s a new camera
The new FotodioX Pro PRONTO AF adapter will let you autofocus Leica M lenses on Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The adapter was announced a few months ago and it is now available at B&H Photo.
Similar adapters already exist for Sony E-mount cameras and the work surprisingly good:
Additional information on the FotodioX Pro PRONTO lens adapter:
The new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in the online store:
Update: 7artisans lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.
New: for an additional $15 you can get the 7artisans photoelectric close focus adapter for Leica M lens to Sony E-mount or to Leica L mount:
Additional information on the new 7Artisans lenses for Leica M-mount:
Meister Camera posted several photos on their Facebook page of copper-plated Leica cameras that are also available for sale on their website:
Starting today until August 19 you can get 15% off on all DxO software products, including the new Nik Collection 3, with this exclusive coupon code: RUMORS15. For Nik Collection 3, for example, you can save $22.35:
You can use the same coupon code (RUMORS15) to get 15% off all Topaz Labs products.
There is a new MS Optics Elnomaxim 55mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount from Miyazaki San – here are the details:
