Leica Rumors

New Fotodiox LM-Sne(E) PRONTO Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter (for using Leica M lenses on Sony E-Mount cameras)

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2017

Fotodiox launched a new Type LM-Sne(E) PRONTO Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter (for using Leica M lenses on Sony E-Mount cameras). The adapter supports AF-S / AF-C focusing modes. Check pricing and availability at:

Adapter features:

Add autofocus to your Leica M-mount Manual Focus Lenses
Further adapt to other lens mounts to increase your autofocus capability
Fast & Precise Focusing for Snapshot / Motion photography
Support AF-S & AF-C mode; Super Light and Compact
Improve Close Focus Ability of all supported lenses
Ideal for 50mm and Wider Focal Lengths
Compatible with Sony α7(II) , Sony α7R(II) , α6300 , α6500 & α9
Compatible with 5-Axis Stabilization
24-Month Fotodiox warranty

Additional information:

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One silver and one black Leica M10 cameras now in stock at Amazon

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2017

The Leica M10 camera is currently in stock at Amazon (one silver and one black):

~~Silver Leica M10~~ (SOLD OUT)
~~Black Leica M10~~ (SOLD OUT)

Both cameras are sold via the Leica Store San Francisco.

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New Leica Q Nikki Sixx limited edition camera to be unveiled on October 4th

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2017

Today, Leica Camera and Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe announced their collaboration on a new Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” camera that will be unveiled on October 4th:

To celebrate his dedication to photography and the role Leica plays in this creative outlet for Sixx, Leica Camera will release the Leica Q Nikki Sixx Edition, a limited edition release of the rock star’s own full-frame compact camera.
The Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” is a rock-star take on Sixx’s beloved Leica Q camera featuring a black snakeskin finish on leatherette with a laser-engraved Nikki Sixx signature. The Leica Q will also be accompanied by a black Leica leather wrist strap, an autographed copy of the 10th anniversary edition of Sixx’s memoir, “The Heroin Diaries” and a black DSPTCH braided shoulder strap durable enough to withstand the tough photographic environments Sixx’s frequently finds inspiration in and enjoys shooting.
The Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” will be limited to an exclusive 28 units, a number which has special significance for Sixx as he overdosed on heroin at that age and was clinically dead for several minutes which ultimately provided the turning point that lead him to commence his path of recovery.
This limited edition camera will be unveiled on October 4 exclusively at the Leica Store LA.

Here is the full press release:

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New: Leica eyecare is here

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2017

Leica Eyecare – Leica Camera AG Now Enters the Market for Ophthalmic Lenses in a Cooperative Venture with Novacel

Leica Camera AG expands its business activities. From 1 October, the product portfolio of the premium manufacturer from Wetzlar will be adding ophthalmic lenses to its existing portfolio of cameras, lenses and sport optics products. The innovative, high-quality Leica spectacle lenses will be developed in collaboration with Novacel and produced in France. The Leica Eyecare product portfolio will be distributed by Novacel and the lenses will be available from ophthalmic opticians.

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Blackstone has tasked Morgan Stanley with finding a buyer for its 45 percent stake in Leica Camera

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2017

New report from Reuters on Blackstone’s attempt to sell their stake in Leica Camera:

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Additional information on the Oprema Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (with rangefinder coupling)

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2017

Additional information on the Oprema Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (with rangefinder coupling) – the funding is now ongoing on Indiegogo. Here are the lens specifications, MTF chart, lens design and sample photos (press release):