Leica digest #184

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2025


→ The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities.


→ Kipon starts to deliver the new Leica M-GFX M and Leica M-XD M macro adapters with helicoid. The new adapter will soon be listed for sale at B&H Photo and Amazon.


→ Sigma announced the development of two new AF cine zoom lenses for L-mount:

  • Sigma 28-45mm T2 FF / November 2025
  • Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF / Spring 2026

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TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger for $39

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2025


TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website.




The new flash works with most DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and compact cameras:


See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light:

TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED light

Additional information can be found here:

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Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2025



The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens (E/Z/RF/L mount) is now officially announced:

Additional information:

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Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens officially announced in Russia

By LR admin | Published: June 5, 2025




A new Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens was announced in Russia at the Portfolio Party 2025 photo festival in Moscow. The lens has been rumored for a while – see previous posts:

Additional information on the new/upcoming Zenit M-mount lenses: 2.8/21, 1.0/35 and 1.0/50

Here are some sample photos:

Several other lenses were also on display at the show:

  • Zenithar 2.8/16
  • Zenithar 1.2/50
  • Zenithar 1.4/75 Helios Edition
  • Selena 1.9/58
  • Selena 2.2/85
  • Helios 40-2 1.5/85

Back in 2019, Zenit, in collaboration with Leica, released the Zenit M rangefinder based on the M 240:

Zenit M digital rangefinder M-mount camera with Zenitar 35mm f/1 lens: everything you need to know

Here is the full press release for the Zenitar 50mm f/1 lens M-mount:

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Leica accessories from Akara Labs: 6-bit encoder, SlimSkin cases, lens stealth rings

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2025


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 M2/M3/M4 Slim Skin Case



Leica M11 Slim Skin Case



Leica Q3 Slim Skin Case



Leica M6/M7/MP/M-A Slim Skin Case



Leica M8/M9 Slim Skin Case



Pixii Camera · Slim Skin Case


Lens Stealth Rings

New Leica M-mount lens precision 6-bit encoder by AkaraLabs

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ON1 software 20th anniversary promotion sale: get up to 75% off Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2025


ON1 software is 20 years old this year, and they are celebrating their anniversary with a big sale:


Check their website for additional information.

ON1 2025.2 released with smarter tools, faster edits


The history of ON1 can be found here:

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New Lailens 50mm f/1.1 (M-mount) and 35mm f/1.9 (L39 mount) lenses from China

By LR admin | Published: June 3, 2025



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:

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