Leica Rumors

Another (fake?) picture of the rumored Zenit D1 mirrorless camera based on the Leica SL

By LR admin | Published: March 30, 2018

I believe this is another fake picture of a Zenit D1 mirrorless camera (just like the one from a few days ago) based on previous unconfirmed rumors that Leica and Zenit are working together.

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Deal of the day: Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85mm f/4 ZM lens now $150 off

By LR admin | Published: March 28, 2018

The Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85mm f/4 ZM lens for Leica M-mount is now $150 off at B&H Photo and Adorama – both the black and silver versions are available:

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Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens review

By LR admin | Published: March 28, 2018

Picture credit: Albert Tsai (www.alberttsaiphotography.com)

The new Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens ($12,795) is now shipping worldwide. Here is a review of the lens by John Buckley (www.tulipfrenzyphotography.com):

When Leica announced late last year that it would soon release a 75mm, f/1.25 version of its legendary Noctilux, I was intrigued but didn’t envision circumstances in which I’d really want it. I’d been using, since 2010, the 50mm, f/0.95 Noctilux, which while a specialty lens, was among my very favorites. This was one time, I thought, when Gear Acquisition Syndrome would pass me by.

Besides, my 75mm APO-Summicron had spent a long time being moved around my shelf, not on the front of an M10 or SL, because I don’t really think in terms of the 75mm focal length. I don’t shoot portraiture per se, and on the street, I’m much more comfortable with a 35mm or 50mm focal length.

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Amazon India and Leica Camera announced an exclusive partnership

By LR admin | Published: March 28, 2018

Amazon India and Leica Camera announced an exclusive partnership to sell Leica cameras and accessories on Amazon.in:

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Huawei P20 smartphone with a triple Leica branded camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: March 28, 2018

The previously rumored Huawei P20 smartphone with a triple Leica branded camera equiped with 1/1.7″ sensor and 5x hybrid zoom is now officially announced. Here are the key camera specifications:

Triple camera setup
Main camera: 40Mp, 1/1.73″ RGB sensor with Quad Bayer structure, f/1.8-aperture lens with 27mm equivalent focal length
Secondary camera: 20Mp, 1/2.78″ monochrome sensor, f/1.6-aperture lens with 27mm equivalent focal length
Tele-camera: 8Mp, 1/4.4″ RGB sensor, f/2.4-aperture lens with 80mm equivalent focal length, and optical image stabilization
Aperture mode default eq. focal length: 55mm
PDAF on main sensor
4K video (not default mode)
960 fps slow-motion video at 720p
6.1″ display, 2240 x 1080 resolution
Kirin 970 chipset

Additional info: