Leica Rumors

Announced: Leica Sofort Black camera

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2018

The Leica Sofort Black camera is now officially announced. The new matte black finished instant camera has the same features and functions of the existing models. For pricing and availability, check one of our sponsors:

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Additional pictures and press release:

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What? Leica, Sigma and Panasonic to release a new full frame mirrorless camera with SL mount?

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2018

Leica SL full frame mirrorless mount

Three weeks ago, I published the post “Leica will not share their mirrorless L-mount with Panasonic and/or Olympus“. Since then we have seen several “reports” online about Panasonic coming up with a new full frame mirrorless camera with Leica SL mount.

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Coming soon: silver Leica CL, khaki Leica Q and black Leica Sofort cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2018

Leica will soon announce three new cameras (or three new colors colors):

Leica CL in silver color
Leica Q Khaki (that means no Leics Q2 anytime soon)
Leica Sofort black (pictured above)

Via Nokishita

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New 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount coming next

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2018

Back in June I already reported that the next 7Artisans lens for Leica M-mount will be wide angle. I just received the first prototype picture of the upcoming 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens (it will be rangefinder coupled). The official announcement is expected by the end of the year.

The Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens is priced at $6,595.

7Artisans lenses offer an excellent value for Leica shooters – their 35mm f/2 lens (see review) is priced at $289, while their 50mm f/1.1 (see review) costs $369:

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“I’m Back” digital back solution for Leica film rangefinders

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2018

I don’t remember if I have mentioned this already here on LR – “I’m Back” is working on a digital back solution for Leica film rangefinders (the project progress can be found here):

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New Leitz Cine lenses announced

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2018

Leitz, formerly known as CW Sonderoptic, announced new cine lenses. The zoom lenses will be priced around 30,000€ each while the prime lenses will sell for 45,000€ each.