Leica Rumors

Using the Konica Minolta ACT-100 1.5x telephoto converter lens on the Leica Q camera

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2017

An update on my last post on attaching additional third party lens converters to the Leica Q camera – another option described here is using this old Konica Minolta ACT-100 1.5x telephoto converter lens with a 49mm thread that fits perfectly on the Q and gives an effective 75mm when using the 50mm crop mode:

28mm*1.5 = 42m
35mm*1.5 = 52.5mm
50mm*1.5 =75mm

The Konica Minolta ACT-100 1.5x telephoto converter lens can be purchased on eBay for around $40 (some sample photos available in the Facebook discussion, update – see also this Facebook post):

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica Q| 8 Comments

A limited number of refurbished Leica M-E, M9-P and Monochrom cameras available for sale in Germany

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2017

Leica Camera released a limited number of refurbished Leica M-E, Leica M9-P and Leica M Monochrom cameras for sale to Meister Camera in Germany (each comes with 1 year manufacturer warranty):

Posted in Leica M Monochrom, Leica M-E, Leica M9-P| Tagged Meister Camera| 12 Comments

Leica digest

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2017

→ Vintage lens review: non-retrofocus ultra-wide-angle lenses.

→ The $2,000 off instant deal on select Leica M camera and lens combos now turned into a mail-in rebate at B&H. Adorama still offers the direct savings on their website.

→ Huawei announced the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones with Leica branded cameras.

Posted in Leica Smartphones| Tagged Huawei / Leica smartphone, Huawei P10, Leica digest| 16 Comments

The new Handevision full frame IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount are here

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2017

I just received the 35mm, 50mm and 75mm f/2.4 Handevision full frame IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount. In the next few weeks I will be posting sample photos and comparisons here on the blog and on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Flickr).

Check pricing and availability of the new Handevision IBERIT lenses at B&H and Adorama.

A few updates:

The first batch of IBERIT lenses had some issues when attached to film M cameras. The issues has now been fixed.
The company is developing new lens hoods for the IBERIT lenses that will be available soon:

Additional pictures of the IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged HandeVision IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount| 22 Comments

Leica’s basic financials for the past 5 years

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2017

Every German company of a certain size must release to the public some basic financial info (consolidated accounts and company’s accounts). The info can be found at bundesanzeiger.de – just type “Leica Camera” in “Suchbegriff” then click on “Suchen”. Here are Leica’s results for the past 5 years:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged financial results| 15 Comments

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017: Entry phase begins and international jury announced

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2017

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017: Beginning of submission phase and announcement of members of the international jury

Professional and up-and-coming photographers can submit entries to prestigious photographic competition from 1 March to 10 April 2017

The long-established competition for photographers from Leica Camera AG – The Leica Oskar Barnack Award – has reached the entry stage. From 1 March to 10 April 2017, professional photographers and up-and-coming photographers aged up to 25 from around the world can submit their portfolios. Full terms and conditions, as well as entry forms, will be published on the dedicated web site at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com from 1 March.

Posted in Leica Press Releases| Tagged Oskar Barnack Award| 3 Comments

Many old Leica books and LFI magazines listed for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2017

The eBay seller Paper to Love currently has many old Leica books and LFI magazine listed for sale at decent prices. The full list of Leica related items from this store can be found here and here.