Meyer Optik will start a new Kickstart campaign for their latest APO Makro 105mm f/2.7 lens that will be available also for Leica M-mount but without the rangefinder coupling (focusing in live view). Additional information can be found over at PhotoRumors.com.
Previous Meyer Optik blog posts can be found here.
Here is an updated list of upcoming (rumored) Leica products (see the previous lists here):
Here is a better break down of the upcoming US Leica price increase I reported about yeterday from Leica Store Miami:
A new price increase on almost all Leica products is coming to the US on May 1st, 2018. Here are some of the new prices (marked with +):
All Kipon adapters are now on sale at Adorama including several models for Leica cameras and lenses:
All other new rebates and deals for April can be found here. Not many Leica products are on sale expect the Sofort cameras and this Leica M 21mm Brightline Finder ($196 off).
Here some of the Kipon adapters for Leica:
The previously rumored Andy Summers limited edition Leica camera could be announced on April 18-19, 2018 – this is when the new Andy Summers exhibit and solo performance will open at the Leica Store San Francisco. Additional information is available here.
The new Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens review is by Jerry Bei (jerrybei.com | flickr | Instagram | 500px):
Leica is known to make some of the best lenses in the world with Noctilux been their flagship lens. The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH Lens is a significant milestone for Leica Camera AG, as it is Leica’s first attempt to produce the Noctilux for another focal length apart from the world-renowned Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux ASPH Lens. The Noctilux has always been the King of all Leica lenses and it symbolises an object of desire that will remain a dream for most photographers.
The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH Lens incorporates the latest optical design elements to maximise image performance. The complicated optical composition involves two aspherical elements to ensure maximum sharpness and low dispersion. The use of low dispersion glass along with anomalous partial dispersion helps with the reduction of chromatic aberration (CA), which has been a common issue with the Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux Lens. The floating lens element system also assists with maintaining consistent high image quality throughout the entire focus range. Lastly, the optical design consists of 11 diaphragm blades allows smooth and pleasant bokeh to be produced.
The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH Lens is an enlarged version of the Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux ASPH Lens with similar build quality. Both lenses are probably the best lenses ever made by Leica, with The 75mm Noctilux been the larger and heavier lens. The lens is longer in length and wider in diameter, which weights in at just over one kilogram that is exceptionally heavy for a rangefinder lens.
The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH Lens is finished in black anodized with an integrated hood that can be retracted or extended by twisting the hood. There is an inner thread for a non-rotating 67mm screw mount filter that can be applied.
