Leica T, TL and TL2 dynamic range and sensor measurements test results published online


Photonstophotos published their dynamic range and sensor measurements test results for the Leica T, TL, and TL2 mirrorless cameras (click for larger view).

Here are some comparisons of the Leica CL ($2,795) and Leica TL2 ($2,195) with the Fuji X-T3 ($1,499), Sony 6500 ($1,098) and Canon M6 ($479.99) cameras:

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New: 7Artsisans 50mm f/1.1 gold limited edition lens (for Leica M-mount)



7Artsisans has a new 50mm f/1.1 gold limited edition lens for Leica M-mount:

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for November 2018

 
  
  
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The equipment used to test Leica M cameras

The Japanese website DC Watch has an article about the equipment used to test Leica M cameras:



In the pictures above you can see the machine called “W6” – my understanding is that only four places in the world have this 200kg machine that is used to test Leica M rangefinders: USA, Germany, China and Japan.

Next is the optical testing machine called “MTF-Master” (click for larger view):

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Highlights of the 33rd WestLicht Photographica Auction (November 2018)



The results of the 33rd WestLicht Photographica Auction that took place on November 24th, 2018 can be found here:

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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens now in stock


The new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock for the first time in the US & UK:

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Leica D-Lux 7 additional coverage

Leica D-Lux 7 accessories: Adorama | B&H.



Arte di Mano half cases for Leica D-Lux (note: the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 half cases will fit the new Leica D-Lux 7).

 

Additional Leica D-Lux 7 coverage: the new Leica D-Lux 7 is made in China, the previous Type 109 model was made in Japan.

The first Leica D-Lux 7 unboxing videos:

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