Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH silver anodized lens now shipping

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2019


The new Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH silver anodized lens that was announced last month is now shipping. Here is the unboxing video:

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Check out the Leica Q2 dynamic range

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2019


A reader (thanks @aljawad) sent me two photos demonstrating the dynamic range of the new 47MP sensor inside the Leica Q2 camera – the first picture was taken after sunset (f/1.7, ISO 100). The camera reported a shutter speed of 1/4 second, but it was shot at 1/60:

Leica Q2

Here is the same image with boosted exposure (~3.3) in Lightroom:

Leica Q2

Update – here are various enlargements of parts of the same image to judge the enhanced resolution at low light (only the exposure was enhanced to +3.7 this time):

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Updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2019

After the Leica Q2 announcement, here is an updated list of the remaining rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Leica Summicron-M 50 f/2 edition Safari lens now shipping

By LR admin | Published: March 11, 2019


The Leica Summicron-M 50 f/2 edition Safari lens (#11824) is now shipping. The lens was announced with the Leica M10-P Safari limited edition camera, but it is sold separately. For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors:

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Deal of the day: Vi Vante camera straps and bags on sale at Amazon

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2019

 
 
 
Selected Vi Vante camera straps and bags are on sale at Amazon for a limited time – click on the different products to see the discount coupon:


Here are a few examples of the current discounts:

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Leica Q2: the day after

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2019





Leica Store Soho will have a “Leica Pro Discovery Days – Leica Q2 Portrait Session” tomorrow (March 9 from 1-4pm, see details here).

Vi Vante posted several sample photos taken with the Leica Q2 (Dropbox link).

Dpreview has a new article “What you need to know about the LeicaQ2”.

Photographyblog published their Leica Q2 first impressions.

Previous Leica Q2 coverage can be found here.

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Pictures from Vi Vante

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Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 “Your Mark” limited edition camera announced

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2019


A new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 “Your Mark” limited edition camera was just announced in the US. I do not have the exact price yet, but the set is limited to 80 pieces and will be sold only in USA Leica stores. For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors: Leica Palm Beach, Leica Soho and Leica Miami.

Additional information:

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