Leica Rumors

Wetzlar Camera Auctions coning on October 5th, 2019

By LR admin | Published: August 8, 2019

A quick update on the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions (Facebook | Instagram) that will take place on October 5th, 2019 – the auction cataloge (print and online) will be available at the end of August. Here are some of the Leica auction highlights:

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Vi Vante “Tiger” braided lambskin neck strap giveaway

By LR admin | Published: August 7, 2019

Vi Vante released a new “Tiger” braided lambskin neck strap and I have one to give away (free international shipping is included in the prize).:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Direct link to giveaway.

Vi Vante “Tiger” braided lambskin neck strap features:

Luxurious Lambskin Leather
Built in Side Protection with Finished Edges and red highlight stitching
Electroplated Mounting Rings; Extra Pair Provided
Comes in Branded Black Pouch
47” inches / 120cm Long, 3/4 inch / 2cm wide
Handmade and designed by Vi Vante
Recommended for Leica M & Q, Fujifilm X series, and Sony Alpha 7 lines
Not designed for DSLR use, but handles Leica Noctilux 50mm F/0.95 Lens with ease

Vi Vante products are sold at vi-vante.com and on Amazon.

This giveaway is void where prohibited by law. The prize cannot be shipped to countries embargoed by the United States. Any potential taxes/duties should be paid by the winner.

Additional information from the press release:

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The silver anodized Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued at B&H

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2019

The silver anodized Leica 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued at B&H:

I am not sure if this is a mistake – the is lens is lsited for pre-order at Adorama and is missing completely from Amazon. Leica’s website currently also shows only the black verion.

Update: the lens is in stock at Leica Strore Miami.

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New TTartisans lenses for Leica M-mount: 21mm f/1.5 and 35mm f/1.4 (rumors)

By LR admin | Published: August 5, 2019

The next two TTartisans rangefinder coupled lenses for Leica M-mount are rumored to be 21mm f/1.5 and 35mm f/1.4.

7artisans already has 4 lenses for Leica M-mount (see pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H):

Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

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The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 Asph lens will be officially released on August 15th

By LR admin | Published: August 5, 2019

The new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50 f/2 Asph lens will be officially released on August 15th. The price is expected to be arounf $4,000/€4,000. Some additional information: