Leica X1 camera leatherette replacements are now available for purchase at PPPcameras. Here is what’s included:
Here are the available colors:
The Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 “Silver Edition” lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader is now available for order (see previous coverage of the lens). The lens was previously available only in black, and now the silver version is listed online. The lens is inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens.
Cosina announced that the latest Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount started shipping on July 24th. Pre-orders are now open at:
See also a review of the lens here. Additional information on the lens can be found here:
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)
The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised almost $4 million on Kickstarter (backed by 4,742 backers). The funding project will end in 3 days. With that campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including a lite and tall versions. Additional information can be found here (check also the Peak Design website).
Maven Filters started a Kickstarter campaign for a new WAVE 3 magnetic filter line (Diopters, Mini Ring Light, Star Walker, LPL+Diffusion, H Alpha & Much More):
Still available on Kickstarter – the LIT DUO 1 light meter:
Via PhotoRumors
→ The latest Zeiss rebates for M-mount lenses.
→ Meike announced a new drop-in L-mount autofocus adapter for EF lenses with a variable ND filter (EF/EF-S mount lens to L-mount camera). Additional informtion is available here.
→ The new Sigma BF camera for L-mount (black) is now in stock.
→ Meike officially announced the previously reported MIX Series 24mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Leica L-mount. The price is $589, and orders are now open at the Meike online store. Additional information is available here.
→ The new Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica L-mount is now available for pre-order (check the official website for updates).
→ The latest Leica-related YouTube videos:
The Light Lens Lab 35mm optical viewfinder WEISU (briefly mentioned here) is now available also in silver:
Additional informtion:
Our sponsor Leica Store Miami currently has the following items in stock:
Leica Store Miami also has one of the best trade-in programs available:
