Leica Rumors

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)

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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 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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“I’m Back” digital back solution for Leica film rangefinders

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2018

I don’t remember if I have mentioned this already here on LR – “I’m Back” is working on a digital back solution for Leica film rangefinders (the project progress can be found here):

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New Leitz Cine lenses announced

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2018

Leitz, formerly known as CW Sonderoptic, announced new cine lenses. The zoom lenses will be priced around 30,000€ each while the prime lenses will sell for 45,000€ each.

Press release:

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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens on a Leica M10-P

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2018

The PCH Pro Shop published several pictures of the new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens mounted on the new Leica M10-P camera:

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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in the US

By LR admin | Published: September 13, 2018

The new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in the US:

B&H
Amazon (now in stock)
PopFlash
Adorama

The lens doesn’t come with a lens hood – both the Voigtländer LH-8 and Voigtländer LH-10 lens hoods are compatible. Additional coverage of this lens can be found here.

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Leica at the 2018 Photokina show

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2018

Leica is scheduled to have a press conference on September 25th (Photokina Media Preview Day). The list of rumored Leica cameras and lenses can be found here. The Leica booth will be located in hall 2.2:
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