Leica Rumors

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:

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.

Here is a recap of all rumored/upcoming Leica products:

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Leica Q2 firmware update version 3.0 released

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2020

A new firmware update version 3.0 was released for the Leica Q2 camera. Here is the list of performance improvements:

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Check out this custom Leica M2 camera (graphite grey over tan leather)

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2020

Leica Store Miami has this custom Leica M2 camera (graphite grey over tan leather) listed for sale for $2,295:

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Leica digest #68

By LR admin | Published: October 31, 2020

→ TTartisan 50mm f/1.4 lens sample photos.

→ TTartisan 21mm f/1.5 lens sample photos.

→ Leica 40mm Sumicron-C f/2 lens on the Leica M Monochrom camera.

→ 7aritisans lens focus tab.

→ The latest Leica related videos:

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Megadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus adapter officially announced

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2020

The Megadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus adapter I reported about yesterday was officially announced today (currently in stock at Amazon and eBay). Here are the details:

Turn any Leica M-mount lenses into Autofocus
Stack adapters to turn ANY lenses into Autofocus (e.g. EF, F, OM, MD, PK, M42, etc)
Focus by extending the bayonet of the adapter forward & backward
New patented circular extension mechanism to support heavier lenses and avoid wobbling after prolonged use
Extended 6.5mm focus throw (Suitable for both wide-angle and telephoto lenses)
Internal motor for rapid phase-detection AF
Support AF-S, AF-C, AF-F
Support Eye-AF and Face detection
Firmware upgradable via micro-USB port
Suitable for Nikon Z50, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z6 ii, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z7 ii cameras