The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is on November 17, 2018

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2018


The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018. You can download the auction catalog here. The online bidding portal will open in the next few weeks. Here are some of the items that will be offered in the auction:

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Updated list of rumored Leica cameras and lenses

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2018


Here is an updated list of rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Here is the new/upcoming Leica CL camera in silver anodized finish

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2018


Here is the first picture of the new/upcoming Leica CL camera in silver anodized finish. The price will be 2,490 EUR (with VAT). Shipping and the official announcement will be next week. Stay tuned for more info and detailed coverage of the latest Leica product announcements at Photokina.

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Announced: Leica Sofort Black camera

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2018


The Leica Sofort Black camera is now officially announced. The new matte black finished instant camera has the same features and functions of the existing models. For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors:

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Additional pictures and press release:

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What? Leica, Sigma and Panasonic to release a new full frame mirrorless camera with SL mount?

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2018

Leica SL full frame mirrorless mount

Three weeks ago, I published the post “Leica will not share their mirrorless L-mount with Panasonic and/or Olympus“. Since then we have seen several “reports” online about Panasonic coming up with a new full frame mirrorless camera with Leica SL mount.

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Coming soon: silver Leica CL, khaki Leica Q and black Leica Sofort cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2018


Leica will soon announce three new cameras (or three new colors colors):

  • Leica CL in silver color
  • Leica Q Khaki (that means no Leics Q2 anytime soon)
  • Leica Sofort black (pictured above)

Via Nokishita

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New 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount coming next

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2018


Back in June I already reported that the next 7Artisans lens for Leica M-mount will be wide angle. I just received the first prototype picture of the upcoming 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens (it will be rangefinder coupled). The official announcement is expected by the end of the year.

The Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens is priced at $6,595.

7Artisans lenses can be purchased at: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | eBay US | eBay UK | AliExpress.

7Artisans lenses offer an excellent value for Leica shooters – their 35mm f/2 lens (see review) is priced at $289, while their 50mm f/1.1 (see review) costs $369:

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