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Leica SL firmware update version 3.4 released

By LR admin | Published: February 2, 2019

In addition to the Leica Q/Q-P firmware, Leica also released new firmware update version 3.4 for the Leica SL camera:

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Leica SL system/L-mount lens roadmap

By LR admin | Published: February 2, 2019

A quick update on my post from yesterday on the upcoming Leica SL L-mount lenses – for 2019 Leica is expected to announce two new lenses (see the Leica SL lens roadmap above):

For 2020 Leica is planning to announce three new SL lenses:

Posted in Leica SL| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH, Leica L-mount, Leica SL lens roadmap| 10 Comments

There will be 42 L-Mount lenses by the end of 2020

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2019

The Leica L-mount will have over 42 lenses in total by the end of 2020:

More than 10 Panasonic Lumix lenses by the of 2020
18 Leica lenses by the end of 2020
14 Sigma lenses in 2019 and a lens mount converter

Here is the updated Panasonic Lumix S L-mount lenses roadmap:

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4 (Announced)
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS (Announced)
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS (Announced)
Panasonic Lumix S 1.4x Teleconverter (Coming in 2019)
Panasonic Lumix S 2x Teleconverter (Coming in 2019)
Panasonic Lumix S 24-70mm f/2.8 (Coming in 2019)
Panasonic Lumix S 70-200mm f/2.8 (Coming in 2019)
Panasonic Lumix S 16-35mm f/4 (Coming in 2019)
Super Telephoto Lens (Coming in 2020)
Fixed Focal Length Lens (Coming in 2020)
Fixed Focal Length Lens (Coming in 2020)
Macro Lens (Coming in 2020)

Two out of the three new Panasonic Lumix S L-mount lenses are “Certified by Leica”:

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Panasonic Lumix S full-frame mirrorless camera system with Leica L-mount officially announced

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2019

Today Panasonic officially announced their Lumix S mirrorless system with Leica L-mount as a part of the new L-Mount Alliance:

Press release: Lumix S1 | Lumix S1R | S lenses
Panasonic LUMIX PRO service launched
Lumis S official website
Sample photos
Lumix S cameras pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras | WEX
Lumix S lenses pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras | WEX
Panasonic DMW-BGS1 battery grip: Adorama | B&H

Via PhotoRumors

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New firmware update version 3.1 for the Leica Q and Q-P cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2019

Leica announced a new firmware update version 3.1 for the Leica Q and Q-P cameras that fixes issues related to the Leica Fotos app:

Posted in Leica Q| Tagged Leica firmware, Leica FOTOS app| 12 Comments

Panasonic Lumix S mirrorless cameras and lenses with Leica L-mount leaked online prior to the announcement tonight (big, heavy and expensive)

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2019

Tonight Panasonic will officially announce their new mirrorless cameras and lenses with Leica L-mount. The new Panasonic S cameras are actually bigger and heavier than the Leica SL. The prices are also significantly higher when compared to other Japanese manufacturers ($3,000 for a 50mm f/1.4 lens, FYI the Leica SL 50mm f/1.4 is $5,295, the S1R will be $3,699, the SL is now $5,395):