7Artisans M-mount lenses now sold also at B&H

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2018


Just a quick update on my last post – 7Artisans M-mount lenses are now also available for sale at B&H Photo in addition to Amazon (UK, Germany) and eBay (UK).

 

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Interview with Leica on the L-mount and SL camera replacement timeframe

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2018


I always find it amusing when somebody claims “I’m not rumor-mongering” and then make a video called “Leica SL2 Coming in H1 2019?” – the video is based on a Photokina interview with Stephan Schulz from Leica.

Update: the name of the video is now changed to “A Conversation with Leica’s Stefan Schultz on the L-Mount Alliance“. I also updated my post to reflect the change – watch the video and make your own conclusions on what was said about the Leica SL replacement (starting from the 12-minute mark):

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7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount: specifications, MTF charts, lens design and sample photos

By LR admin | Published: November 6, 2018



Here is some additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount including technical specifications, MTF charts, lens design and new sample photos:

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Leica Q-P camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: November 6, 2018



The previously rumored Leica Q-P camera is now officially announced. Available in matte black exterior, the new model doesn’t have the front-facing Leica red dot logo, but it has the classic script engraving on the top plate. The shutter release button and power switch/drive mode selector have been redesigned to be like the those found on the Leica M10 and CL. The Leica Q-P will be on sale beginning today at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers for $4,995 (some stores already have it in stock today):

USWorldwide
Adorama
B&H
PopFlash
Leica Boutique Palm Beach
Leica Store Soho
Leica Store Miami
Tamarkin
Classic Connection
Ken Hansen		Meister Camera (Germany)
Leica Store Lisse (Netherlands)
Reddotcameras (UK)
Park Camera (UK)
M&K Kamera (Hong Kong)
Rangefinder (Hong Kong)
Map Camera (Japan)
Leica Boutique Montreal (Canada)

Press release:

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The new Leica CL silver anodized camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: November 5, 2018


The new Leica CL silver anodized camera is now shipping and is already in stock at many Leica retailers:

USWorldwide
B&H
Adorama
PopFlash
Leica Store Miami
Leica Boutique Palm Beach
Leica Store Soho
Tamarkin
Classic Connection
Ken Hansen		Meister Camera (Germany)
Leica Store Lisse (Netherlands)
Reddotcameras (UK)
M&K Kamera (Hong Kong)
Rangefinder (Hong Kong)
Map Camera (Japan)
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Updated list of rumored Leica cameras and lenses

By LR admin | Published: November 5, 2018

After the Leica M10-D camera announcement, here is an updated list of the remaining rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Reminder: the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is on November 17, 2018

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2018


The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 and the catalog is already available online. Here are some of the Leica items that will be offered in the auction:

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