Leica Camera will honor Bruce Davidson with the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2018

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2018

Leica Camera will honor Bruce Davidson with the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2018 on June 15th. First given in 2011, this award highlights exceptional photographers for their contributions to the world of photography.

Bruce Davidson’s photography has been featured in some of the most important reportages and documentary records, which have showcased everyday life in the United States. Some of his most well-known works include “Brooklyn Gang”, “East 100th Street”, “Subway” and the story of Jimmy Armstrong, the dwarf-clown of the Beatty circus.

More photography books from Bruce Davidson can be found here.

Press release:

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New: Rock n Roll Νapa camera straps

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2018

Rock n Roll has a new line of Νapa camera straps (price: €129 – €149 excl. VAT):

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List of upcoming MS Optics History Series lenses for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2018


Together with the specifications of the MS-Optics History Prot 40mm f/6.3 (a Protar optical formula), Mr. Sadayasu Miyazakialso published a roadmap of the new lenses to follow in the so-called History Series:

More MS Optics lenses can be found here. MS Optics lenses can be purchased at:

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7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount now listed for sale on Amazon and eBay

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2018


The new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 rangefinder coupled lens for Leica M-mount is now listed for sale on Amazon and eBay for $289.

Here are 5 pictures comparing the 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens the with Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 ASPH (a more detailed comparison is coming next week):

I was also able to take a few quick sample photos yesterday with the new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens and the Leica M10:

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The new Leica MP Terry OʼNeill limited edition set is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2018





Additional info and pictures on the new Leica MP Terry OʼNeill limited edition set – the camera is now listed for sale and is in stock at Reddotcameras for £ 10,500 or around $14,500 (VAT excl: £ 8,750):

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New: MS Optics Petz 57mm f/2 FMC lens for Leica M-mount by Miyazaki San

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2018


There is a new MS Optics Petz 57mm f/2 FMC lens for Leica M-mount by Miyazaki San. This is a classic Petzval style lens with a classic bokeh (4 lenses in 4 groups). Here are the details:

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Shooting an NBA basketball game with the Leica M10 camera and Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 lens (part 2)

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2018


This is part 2 of the previously published guest post Shooting an NBA basketball game with the Leica M10 camera and Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 lens by Onasj (see also his previous guest posts):

I had the opportunity to shoot a second NBA game with the M10 and the 135 APO, this time the incredible game 2 of the eastern conference semifinals (Philadelphia Sixers at the Boston Celtics on May 3, 2018). I learned a great deal from my earlier attempt and also from the feedback of this forum. This time I devoted more shots to the atmosphere and environment, rather than predominantly focusing on the action.

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