In addition to the M-mount lens 6-bit encoder, Akara Labs has several other Leica accessories, including cases for the Pixii camera (they are currently running a special 15% discount on any Slim Skin case when purchasing a 6-bit kit with code May15):
Leica M Mount Lens Precision 6-Bit Encoder
Leica M6/M7/MP/M-A Slim Skin Case
Lens Stealth Rings
ON1 software is 20 years old this year, and they are celebrating their anniversary with a big sale:
Check their website for additional information.
The history of ON1 can be found here:
There is a new Chinese lens manufacturer called Lailens (www.leicalens.com), and they have already released their first lens with plans for a second one:
There is another online sighting of the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens:
The new Noctilux-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH is rumored to be announed in July. The next Leitz Auction will take place on June 27th in Wetzlar, and the 2025 Leica Experience Days will be July 11-13 – plenty of opportunities to release a new lens and maybe even something else. Stay tuned for more.
The latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews (“Kasyapa for Leica” by MAP camera contains many more reviews on their main page):
Leica SUMMILUX M50mm F1.4 11714 (see also B&H Photo listing)
Leica SUMMICRON L50mm F2 (retractable)
Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm F1.5 L39
Voigtlander APO-ULTRON 90mm F2 VM (see also B&H Photo listing)
Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm F3.5 Aspherical VM (see also B&H Photo listing)
→ The discount on the brand new Topaz Labs Video AI version 7 is ending soon.
→ David Lynch’s Leica R6.2 camera is up for sale, along with many other items.
→ Additional information on the Echolens digital camera is available here.
→ The Leica Camera Blog has not been updated since November 2024.
