The new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens is available also for Leica M and L mounts


The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens with revised Triplet optical design is available also for Leica M and L mounts. The new lens can be purchased at B&H Photo and at meyer-optik-goerlitz.com. Additional information including specifications and sample photos can be found here.

Meyer Optik Görlitz was supposed to announce six new lenses at the 2020 Photokina show. Last year the brand relaunched under new ownership admitting that previous products were converted Russian and/or Chinese lenses. Additional information can be found here.



See also my previous report on the original version I:

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Peak Design is donating 100% off its new Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus (COVID-19) and climate change


Peak Design is donating 100% off its Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus relief and to fighting climate change:

Peak Design Travel Tripod Launch Details

  • The Peak Design Travel Tripod will launch Apr. 7th
  • Peak Design will donate all Tripod profits from our first 4 days of sales to coronavirus relief and climate change
  • Applies to every PD Travel Tripod sold, direct or retail.
  • On average, that’s $120 per carbon fiber tripod, $70 per aluminum tripod
  • Donation timeline: Tuesday Apr. 7th through Friday Apr. 10th

Funds recipients:

  • CDC Foundation – supporting people, communities, and healthcare providers worldwide on the frontline of coronavirus response
  • Climate Neutral- helping businesses from all industries quickly and verifiably achieve carbon neutrality


Via PhotoRumors

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Skyllaney is a new lens manufacturer in England and they just released their first Bertele 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount


A reader sent me a link to this new lens manufacturer in England that is making rangefinder lenses: Skyllaney. The company just announced a new 50mm Sonnar lens for Leica M-mount called Bertele (Skyllaney 50mm f/2 Bertele):



Here is the press release:

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Leica digest #58


The latest Leica related videos:

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Live tonight: Red Dot Camera Talk


David Farkas & Josh Lehrer continue the discussion on the Leica M-System

Leica specialists David Farkas & Josh Lehrer are going live again tonight, Saturday, April 4, 2020, 8:00 pm EDT:

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New savings on the Leica CL camera bundle kits in the US


Leica Camera USA is now offering new savings on the Leica CL bundle kits (via Reddotforum):

KitIncluded LensPriceSavings
Leica CL Starter Bundle BlackElmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH Black$2,995$1,595
Leica CL Starter Bundle SilverElmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH Silver$2,995$1,595
Leica CL Vario Bundle BlackVario-Elmar-TL 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH$3,650$1,340
Leica CL Vario Bundle SilverVario-Elmar-TL 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH$3,650$1,340

The new Leica CL savings should be now available at all authorized US dealers:

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM lens is now in stock




The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock at:

Product highlights and additional pictures:

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