Oberwerth announced a new TagCase® for Leica M11-D cameras. Two different versions are available: with black and red stitching.
You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com.
Previous Oberwerth product coverage can be found here.
Fred Miranda published his review of the new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount (now available for order at B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | Red Dot Cameras | Jo Geier).
Here is the summary:
The previously reported Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced:
→ Wooden Leica M3 and M6 camera replica models (scale 1:1) available for sale on eBay.
→ The new MAVEN WAVE 3 filters (Diopters, Mini Ring Light, Star Walker, LPL+Diffusion, H Alpha & more) have already raised almost $200k on Kickstarter in just a few days.
→ To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Leica specially released this MP limited edition camera in 2009. The gold-plated body is matched with red leather. The top cover is engraved with the red Tiananmen and Chairman Mao Zedong’s handwritten “Long Live the People’s Republic of China”. The back is engraved with red “The 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China” and other words, which are luxurious and elegant. The exhibition “Witness of the Century: When Leica Meets China” is on display and will last until August 25.
→ Kodak says it might have to cease operations
→ Why digital cameras are coming back.
→ Peak Design released new colors for their camera bags, pouches, and straps (check the official website for additional information).
→ Two new 200mm f/2 lenses are coming for L-mount – one from Sigma and one from Venus Optics.
Some additional pictures of the new Oberwerth half case for Leica D-Lux 8 cameras (fits also the D-Lux 7):
Two different versions are available:
You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com.
For additional information, see also my original post:
Oberwerth announced a new half case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera (fits also the D-Lux 7)
Leica X1 camera leatherette replacements are now available for purchase at PPPcameras. Here is what’s included:
Here are the available colors:
The Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 “Silver Edition” lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader is now available for order (see previous coverage of the lens). The lens was previously available only in black, and now the silver version is listed online. The lens is inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens.
