Leica Rumors

Leica MP “Blue Stain” limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: March 20, 2017

A new Leica MP “Blue Stain” limited edition camera (only 10 pieces produced) is now available for sale at Meister Camera in Germany for €10,840. More pictures and additional information after the break:

Update – unboxing pictures sent by a reader:

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Leica digest (Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review, black dot replacement for M10)

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2017

→ A set of six used Leica Summicron-C T2.0 cinema lenses listed for sale at $72,500 (full price: $90,100).

→ David Farkas has some of the best reviews on Leica gear and he just published his review of the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens:

“The 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH is a formidable lens, offering sharpness at f/1.4 that is nothing short of extraordinary. Combine that detail with luscious bokeh and lovely color rendition and you have the makings of an incredible lens. Leica set out to make a statement with its first prime SL lens, and they have mostly succeeded. It’s not perfectly perfect. There is a fair amount of vignetting wide open (which I quite like), focus is on the slow side, minimum focus distance is a touch long and the lens is a bit of a beast. But if you can live with these minor shortcomings, the 50 SL will reward you with some astonishing results.
Bottom line: If you are looking for a remarkable quality high-speed lens for your Leica SL, the 50 Lux is probably the ticket.”

→ Black dot replacement for Leica M10 now available for sale at MGR.

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica Cinema Lenses, Leica M10, Leica SL| Tagged Leica Summilux SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens| 10 Comments

Quick hands-on review of the Handevision IBERIT lenses on a Leica M10 camera

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2017

Several readers have been asking me to post some sample photos taken with the new Handevision IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount (check pricing and availability at B&H and Adorama). Here are 37 sphotos taken with the Handevision IBERIT 35mm f/2.4, 50mm f/2.4 and 75mm f/2.4 lenses on a Leica M10 camera (the jpg files are straight from the camera, no correction or post processing, full resolution pictures can be found on flickr):

The Handevision IBERIT lenses have a smooth focusing ring and good ergonomics. The lenses are pre-6-bits-coded, meaning the white markings are present on the lens but you still have to fill them up with a black marker (click on pictures for larger view):

Posted in Leica Lenses, LR Reviews| Tagged HandeVision IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount, Leica M10 lens report| 7 Comments

Sell your Leica gear to KEH for an additional 10% cash back (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: March 17, 2017

KEH sent me this coupon code LUCKY10A for an additional 10% cash back if you sell your gear to them between 12pm EST on 3/17 and 6pm EST on 3/18 by using this link. This is how it works:

KEH provides an online quote on your equipment here (people are earning an average of $700 on their submitted gear)
You pack and ship the camera gear off to KEH for evaluation
KEH evaluates equipment and sends cash payment to you

Additional information:

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Leica M Monochrom “Silver Engrave Japan” limited edition camera spotted on eBay

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2017

A used Leica M Monochrom “Silver Engrave Japan” limited edition camera is available for sale on eBay for $6,400. This model was announced in Japan in 2014 and only 30 pieces were produced. The original price was ¥972,000 (around $8,250). The Leica M Monochrome Silver Engrave model has a Leica logo engraved on the top.

The same eBay store (M&K Kamera) also sells new Leica Sofort cameras for $255 (the US Price is $299).

Additional pictures of the Leica M Monochrom “Silver Engrave Japan” limited edition camera:

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Today only: 15% off Leica sale at KEH

By LR admin | Published: March 13, 2017

KEH is offering 15% off Leica sale for today only when you use coupon code LEICA03E. Here are some examples of the discounted items currently available for sale (the Leica section at KEH can be found here):

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Leica digest

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2017

→ Fotodiox handgrip for Leica M cameras (fits Leica M2, M3, M4, M4-2, M4-P, M6 classic, M6 TTL, M7 and MP cameras). Another option is the ML-Grip.

→ The new Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 lens will also be available in Leica M mount (rangefinder coupling not supported/focusing only via live view).