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


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





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


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)


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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New: JB Camera Designs wooden grip for Leica CL

JB Camera Designs now also offers wooden grip options for the Leica CL camera:

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Update: the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 lens is NOT discontinued


I received several emails from dealers who after talking to Leica’s headquarter confirmed to me that the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 lens is not discontinued and can still be ordered.

It seems that the post from Erwin Puts who initially reported the discontinuation of the lens has also been removed.

The Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 lens is currently in stock at B&HAdorama and Amazon.

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History of Leica

 
Meyer Instruments has a detailed history of Leica published on their website:

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