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New Leica 35mm APO Summicron lens reference spotted in a firmware update

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2021

Nokishita spotted a reference to a new Leica 35mm APO Summicron lens in a Leica firmware update:

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Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2021

The previously rumored Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced – see the details with sample photos at Explora and Red Dot Forum. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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Technicals specifications and press release:

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Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 2.4 released

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2021

Topaz Labs released a new DeNoise AI update version 2.4 with two new savings offers:

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is now $20 off (from January 27 – February 12)
Topaz Labs Utility Bundle is now $50 off
You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off

The change log for the new Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 2.4 can be found here.

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The new Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens is expected to be announced tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2021

The new Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens is rumored to be announced tomorrow based on multiple social media posts in Asia. Here is a recap on what to expect:

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Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens leaked pictures

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2021

Here are more leaked picture of the previously rumored Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica 50mm f/1.2 Noctilux M Asph lens, Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage limited edition lens| 6 Comments

Leica: The World Deserves Witnesses

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2021

From Leica: “Today, as for more than one century, Leica keeps celebrating the witnesses, the ones who see the everyday beauty, grace and poetry, and the never-ending irony and drama of our human condition, and bring their cameras to the eye in order to frame it and capture it forever.”

Be inspired by the Witnesses of our world.

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The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens is now available also for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2021

Today ZY Optics released a Leica M-mount version of their Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens (price in the USD is $799):

Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/16
Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
One Ultra High Refraction Element
Stepless, Silent Aperture Control
Manual Focus Design
Support Rangefinder Coupling
9 rounded blade Aperture
Compatible with third-party AF adapters (i.e. Megadap MTZ11 / Techart TZM-01 / LM-EA7)
Pre-orders are now open at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and at Zyoptics with international shipping

Technical specifications:

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