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


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


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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First review of the new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount


Here is the first review of the new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount with sample photos by Darryl Carey:

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The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens for Leica L and M mounts was officially released today


The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens was officially released today and it is available also for Leica L and M mounts (price: €876.34):

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New Leica rumors: two new vintage/historical/heritage lenses and a new M10-P black painted special edition camera




Since 2017 I have been reporting that Leica is planning to release several new vintage/historical/heritage lenses similar to the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 ($2,595) and Leica THAMBAR-M 90mm f/2.2 ($6,495) lenses. There are new rumors about two new Leica M vintage/historical lenses:

  • Leica M 35mm f/2.8 lens
  • Leica M 50mm f/1.2 lens

In addition, a new Leica M10-P black painted special edition camera is also rumored (a new/upcoming 24MP M camera “surprise’ was already mentioned a few weeks ago).

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The latest Leica videos


The latest Leica-related YouTube videos:

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The new TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock at B&H


The new TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock at B&H. Amazon has the lens listed with the earliest delivery by October 1-6. Readers outside the US can purchase the TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens directly from the PR online store with free international shipping (delivery takes up to two weeks depending on your location). Additional coverage of the new TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens can be found here.

TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 vs. Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 Leica M-mount lens comparison

TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 vs. Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 lens comparison (part 2)

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