Leica Rumors

The new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II VM lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2020

The new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II VM lens is now available for pre-order at several different US retailers:

Here are some sample photos from the new lens:

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Leica Q2 red special edition camera released for Chinese Singles Day (November 11)

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2020

The Chinese retailer Jingdong is selling a new Leica Q2 red special edition camera to celebrate the Singles Day shopping event that will take place on November 11. The camera comes with a matching red leather case and is priced at ¥43,350 (around $6,500).

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Announced: Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2020

Today Panasonic officially announced the previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount:

Additional info: 42west | Explora
Press release
Product page at Panasonic
Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H
Related videos:

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Skyllaney’s MkII conversion of the Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* lens is now available

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2020

Skyllaney introduced their new MkII conversion of the Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* lens. The first batch is currently shipping to existing pre-ordered. There are currently a few lenses available for sale on their eBay store. Here are the details:

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The rumored Leica SL2-S camera could be a “small” version of the SL2

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2020

The previously rumored Leica SL2-S camera could be a “small” version of the SL2 with a 24MP sensor. The official announcement is expected by the end of the year. A while back there were rumors about a smaller mirrorless Leica camera with L-mount and this is what the SL2-S is rumored to be.