Confirmed: 7 Leica M lenses and accessories are discontinued

By LR admin | Published: March 18, 2020


I took some heat from readers when I reported last week that several Leica M lenses will be discontinued. Guess what? It’s all official now. As I already mentioned, the list is actually longer and it includes accessories – here it is:

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Leica digest #56

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2020


Rocky Nook is offering 40% off all books (paperback, ebook, and bundles) with coupon code PHOTORUMORS at checkout. All available photography books can be found here. Next are the latest Leica related videos:

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Leica’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2020


Here is Leica’s official response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) – additional information is available here:

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New in the online store: dark safari green anodized metal rear M-mount lens caps

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2020



I have a brand new batch of dark safari green anodized metal rear lens caps for M-mount lenses listed for sale at the online store – they should be a perfect match for the latest safari M lenses.

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Several Leica M lenses are no longer in production and cannot be ordered

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2020


Fotogoerlitz (www.fotogoerlitz.de) informed that the following Leica M lenses are no more available – apparently, the lenses are no longer in production:

There could be more lenses that are no more in production and are not listed above – check availability at our sponsors:

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Adorama
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PopFlash
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Classic Connection		Meister Camera
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Park Camera		M&K Kamera
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Map Camera
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Back in stock: quick release set for camera straps

By LR admin | Published: March 11, 2020



Vi Vante is already selling their new quick-release set for camera straps with round strap lugs:

  • The proprietary clip feeds right through the built-in side protection or clips directly to straps without
  • In photos you can barely even tell there is a clip or anything in between the camera and the strap
  • Extremely Strong 10mm Titanium Body Ring
  • Proprietary Clip Sourced by Vi Vante
  • Must be used with a half case or leather protection circles to prevent from friction with camera
  • Works in compilation with straps that have side protection

Additional pictures:

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM lens will start shipping on March 26

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2020


The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM lens for Leica M-mount will start shipping on March 26th. The US pricing is not yet available. The previous version II is currently priced at $899. The Japanese price is ¥ 135,000 or around $1,300 (the lens hood LH-8 will be an extra ¥ 12,000).

The length of the new lens was reduced by 20% and the weight was reduced by 30% compared to the previous II version while maintaining the same optical performance.

Here are the translated specifications and additional information:

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