Leica Rumors

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:

The Huawei P20 Pro scored 109 at DxOMark (a new record for a smartphone)
Sample photos available here and here
Check US pricing (not announced at the time of this post)
Additional information and press release:

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Case/cover options for the Leica CL mirrorless camera

By LR admin | Published: March 27, 2018

Case/cover options for the Leica CL mirrorless camera ($2,795):

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New instant savings on the Leica Sofort instant camera

By LR admin | Published: March 26, 2018

New price drop on the Leica Sofort instant film cameras:

→ Mint color: $249.99 at B&H | $257 at Adorama (+ free Leica Sofort color film double pack)

→ Orange color: $257 at B&H and Adorama (+ free Leica Sofort color film double pack)

→ White color: $259 at B&H and $279 at Adorama (+ free Leica Sofort color film double pack)

The Leica Sofort prices on Amazon are similar.

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Is this the Zenit D1 mirrorless camera based on the Leica SL? UPDATE: fake picture

By LR admin | Published: March 26, 2018

PhotoRumors published a picture of what appears to be the upcoming Zenit D1 mirrorless camera that was rumored to be designed together with Leica. The only known specifications are 42.4MP BSI CMOS sensor without AA filter with 50-25,600 ISO range. The official announcement should be in the next few days.