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Leica M10 lens report: Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lens

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2017

The Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 is a full frame lens that is known for its “soap bubble bokeh”. The lens was born from a Kickstarted project in 2015 that raised almost $360,000 and is now available for purchase at B&H. The lens comes in many different mounts, including Leica M. Limited edition titanium and gold plated versions are coming soon. The company also produces 50mm f/2.9, 58 f/1.9 and 75mm f/1.9 lenses for M mount and currently have an ongoing Kickstarter for a new Trioplan 35mm f/2.8. Later this year a new Primagon 24mm f/2.8 lens will be announced (priced at $5,499)

Here is a quick report on using the Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lens for M mount ($1,599) on the Leica M10 camera, but first a brief history of the lens:

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Leica M-P 240 “Hour Glass” limited edition set listed for sale

By LR admin | Published: April 7, 2017

Do you remember the brass Leica M-P 240 “Hour Glass” limited edition set I reported here on the blog a while back? A set is currently listed for sale at the Leica Store San Francisco for $35,995. Here is the description:

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Leica Store San Francisco offers 10% off on all pre-owned Leica gear (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: April 7, 2017

Leica Store San Francisco is running a 2-day sale: you can use the coupon code “SAVE10” during checkout and get 10% off all pre-owned Leica gear (this offer will end at midnight on April 8th):

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Breaking: Leica Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens to be announced later this year

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH Lens

A new Leica Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens is gong to be announced later this year according to the Japanese website Nokishita who has a good record on reporting upcoming products. Stay tuned for details.

Leica already produced a Summilux-M 75mm f/1.4 lens in the past (the lens is already discontinued).

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New Leica M10 accessories: body protective film and contrast lens

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

Walter Leica’s contrast lens accessory is now also available for the Leica M10 camera (more information available here).

All body protective film for Leica M10 camera – it covers the entire camera and protects it from scratches:

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Leica to exhibit brand new work by Jacob Aue Sobol at Photo London 2017

By LR admin | Published: April 5, 2017

Leica to exhibit brand new work by Jacob Aue Sobol at Photo London 2017

Never previously exhibited, ‘Road of Bones’ features images captured by the Magnum photographer, depicting poignant scenes from the notorious Kolyma Highway

For the second year running, Leica Camera will be the Official Partner of Photo London. Eighty-seven of the world’s leading galleries will exhibit at the fair this year. Building on the success of the previous two editions, Photo London 2017 will showcase the best in contemporary and historic photography to a growing international audience of collectors and enthusiasts intrigued by the rich history of the medium and its future directions.

At the third annual Photo London fair (18-21 May 2017), Leica Camera will exhibit Jacob Aue Sobol: ‘Road of Bones’, a new body of work by the Danish Magnum Photographer. Featuring photography never previously exhibited, this debut collection incorporates poignant images captured in desolate locations, including Yakutia in Russia.

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