The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens will be priced at $8,195 (announcement in the next few days)

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2021



The previously leaked Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens will be priced at $8,195. The price in Japan will be ¥1,056,000 including tax.  The official announcement will take place in the next few days – the new lens has already been added to a US website. There is also a new leak indicating that the minimum focusing distance of the new APO lens could be 30cm (see the marking on the left side of the focusing ring):



For comparison, here is a picture of the current Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens:

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for February 2021

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2021

  
  
  
These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for February 2021: Read More »

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The 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now available in three new colors

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2021





The 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now available in four different color combinations (note: this lens is not rangefinder coupled, additional technical information is available here):

  • black
  • black and gold
  • silver and black
  • silver and gold

All four versions are now available for sale at the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping.

Update: the new lenses are now available also at Amazon US, Amazon CA, and Amazon UK.

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Leica digest #74

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2021

Here are the latest Leica related videos:

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Funleader announced a new and updated version of their 18mm f/8 cap lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2021


Funleader announced a new and updated version of their Funleader 18mm f/8 cap lens for Leica M-mount (see previous L-mount version here). The new M version is not rangefinder coupled (it features a depth of field from 1.48ft/0.45m to infinity). The price of the new lens is $199 and orders can be placed directly at the official Funleader website with international shipping. Additional information, including specifications and MTF chart can be found here.

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The two new Voigtlander 35mm f/2 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2021


The two new Voigtlander 35mm f/2 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US

  • Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm f/2 Aspherical Type II VM: B&H Photo
  • Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM: PopFlash | B&H Photo

In Europe the two new lenses can be pre-ordered from Jo Geier.

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Announced: Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2021


The previously rumored Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera is now officially announced. The new camera was created in close collaboration with award-winning actor Daniel Craig and Greg Williams, one of Britain’s most renowned photographers, acclaimed for capturing iconic Hollywood moments in his authentic style. The Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams follows the same technical specifications of the Leica Q2, but offers an exclusive and elegant design including black and gold features and leather embossment. For the first time in Leica history, the traditional Leica red dot logo has been replaced with a black dot and gold lettering, making the camera one of a kind. The Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams is limited to 750 units and is immediately available for order at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers for $6,995.00 starting today:

AmericasEuropeAsia
Adorama
B&H
PopFlash
Leica Miami
Leica Palm Beach
Tamarkin
Classic Connection		Meister Camera
Leica Shop
Calumet
Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Park Camera		M&K Kamera
Rangefinder
f22
Map Camera

Additional information:

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