Released: Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for Leica M and L mounts

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2020


After the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL, today Venus Optics released their second wide-angle lens for Leica M and L mounts: the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL. Pre-orders are now open (with free international shipping) – the price of the M-mount lens is $799, the L-mount version is $699 (pre-orders at Adorama and B&H will start later). The Leica M version of the lens is available also in silver. Additional information on the new lens from Venus Optics:

Update: the first 100 orders directly from the Venus Optics website will get a 100mm magnetic filter holder for FREE(retail value: $149).

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The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens for Leica L and M mounts is now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2020


The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens for Leica L and M mounts is now available for pre-order in the US:

Additional information on the new Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens can be found here and here.

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Just released: nine Leica M-mount lenses made in Portugal with new lower pricing

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2020


B&H just released nine new Leica M-mount lenses made in Portugal with new lower pricing (see also this page for more info):


Here is the list of new lenses:

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The latest photo editing deals and coupons

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2020


The latest photo editing deals and coupons:

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Leica Camera USA announces second annual Leica Women Foto Project Award

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2020

Credit: Maggie Steber

Today, on Women’s Equality Day, Leica Camera USA announces the launch of its second annual Leica Women Foto Project Award as part of its continued commitment to diversity and inclusivity in photography. As part of the Leica Women Foto Project, three photographers will each be awarded $10,000 and a Leica Q2 camera to support the completion of a personal project expressed through the female perspective. Call for entries begins today, August 26 at 9:00AM ET and will close on October 8 at 11:59PM ET. Applications for the Leica Women Foto Project Award can be submitted through the online registration form found on  https://bit.ly/LWFP_Award2020.

Last year’s Award honored photographers Debi Cornwall, Yana Paskova and Eva Woolridge as the inaugural winners. Selections from their respective photo projects are currently available for public viewing by appointment at Leica Gallery Boston.

A full press release is available below:

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Additional information on the rumored Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage limited edition lens

By LR admin | Published: August 25, 2020


Some additional information on the previously rumored Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage limited edition lens (previously rumored here, here and here):

  • Limited edition – only 100 pieces will be produced
  • Will be available only in silver chrome
  • Price expected to be around €8,500 (approx $10,000)
  • Shipping will start in early 2021

The original Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 lens (pictured above) is selling for crazy amounts on eBay. Three years ago, a similar lens was sold at B&H for $20k:

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The new Oberwerth Leica M10 and Q2 half cases are now available in the US at Leica Store Miami

By LR admin | Published: August 24, 2020


The new Oberwerth half cases for Leica Q2 and Leica M10 cameras I reported a while back are now available for sale in the US at Leica Store Miami (coming soon to B&H Photo, check also the official Oberwerth online store):

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