Leica Rumors

New firmware for all Leica M cameras released, new Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens rumors

By LR admin | Published: November 29, 2017

The first news is that Leica released a new firmware update for all of their Leica M cameras with added support for the latest two lenses:

Support for the new Thambar-M 90 f/2.2
Support for the new Noctilux-M 75 f/1.25 ASPH
A Bug, that lead to occasional underexposure when using a flash unit, was fixed (for some cameras only, not for the M10)

Here is the full list of new firmware updates released today:

Firmware update version 1.10.4.0 for Leica M10
Firmware update version 2.0.5.0 for Leica M/M-P (Typ 240)
Firmware update version 1.0.2.0 for Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Firmware update version 1.0.0.7 for Leica M (Typ 262)
Firmware update version 1.0.0.5 for Leica M-D (Typ 262)
Firmware update version 1.216 for Leica M9/M9-P/M-E
Firmware update version 1.022 for Leica M Monochrom

With the help of a binary editor Nokishita discovered that a new, not yet released Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens is listed in the new firmware update (binary editor address: 3DEEC3):

Posted in Leica Lenses, Leica M, Leica M Typ 262, Leica M-D Typ 262, Leica M-P Typ 240, Leica M10| Tagged Leica firmware, Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 Asph, Noctilux| 26 Comments

Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: November 29, 2017

The previously rumored Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens is now officially announced. The US price is $12,795 (EU price: €11,900). Shipping is expected to start in early 2018. Pre-orders are now open:

The new lens has a shallower depth of focus than that of the Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 APSH with a close focusing distance of 0.85m and a reproduction ratio of 1:8.8:

“The optical design of the Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH. features nine elements in six groups. Two aspherical elements are included in the design to ensure optimum imaging performance across the entire frame. Thanks to a floating element, accurate and sharp focusing is maintained from the minimum focusing distance of 0.85m all the way to infinity.

This exceptionally short focusing distance for a fast lens, and a reproduction ratio of 1:8.8, underline the particular suitability of the lens for portraits and highly detailed close-ups.
The harmonious bokeh of the lens is the result of the round aperture created by the eleven blades of its iris. An integrated, lockable lens hood shades the lens from stray light and protects it from accidental impacts. Thanks to its enormous resolving power, the Leica 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH. is future-proof and delivers exceptional quality when capturing images onto high resolution sensors or cropping into the composition.”

Sample photos taken with the lens can be found here and here. See also the related interview with Peter Karbe.

Press release and technical specifications:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens, Noctilux| 54 Comments

You can purchase the Leica M-P Typ 240 “Canada Edition” also in the US

By LR admin | Published: November 29, 2017

The new Leica M-P Typ 240 “Canada Edition” set that was announced a few weeks ago is now also available for purchase in the US:

New Leica M-P Typ 240 “Canada Edition” set announced

Posted in Leica M-P Typ 240| Tagged Leica Limited Edition, Leica M-P Typ 240 Canada Edition| 1 Comment

New firmware updated version 1.2 for Leica TL2 released

By LR admin | Published: November 28, 2017

Leica released firmware updated version 1.2 for the Leica TL2 mirrorless camera ($1,950) with added support for the new Elmarit-TL 18 f/2.8 ASPH lens ($1,295).

Firmware update rocedure:

Posted in Leica TL2| Tagged Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, Leica firmware| 10 Comments

Leica updated their CCD sensor upgrade pricing in the US

By LR admin | Published: November 28, 2017

Leica updated again their CCD sensor upgrade pricing in the US (the upgrade is available for Leica M9/M9-P/M-E/Monochrom cameras affected by the CCD sensor corrosion issue):

Posted in Leica M-E, Leica M9, Leica M9-P| Tagged Leica M9 CCD corrosion upgrade program, Leica M9 corrosion issue| Leave a Comment

Updated list of upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2017

After the official announcement of the previously rumored Leica CL camera and the Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, here is an updated list of upcoming (rumored) Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):