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Leica M zoom lens? (Leica Vario-Elmar-M 28-75mm f/3.4-5.6 ASPH)

By LR admin | Published: December 27, 2016

#Leica #TriElmar 28-35-50 f/4 Aspherical (MATE) lens cutout
A photo posted by LeicaRumors 🔴 (@leicarumors) on Jul 31, 2016 at 12:54am PDT

This picture posted in the dpreview Leica forum seems to be a prototype of a Leica Vario-Elmar-M 28-75mm f/3.4-5.6 ASPH lens. The poster (Dr. Ulrich Rohde) is known to be a tester for Leica equipment. I have no idea if this is an old lens prototype or a new upcoming lens. I asked on social media a week ago and did not get any results.

Update: this is an authentic prototype Leica lens based on the design of the X-Vario zoom. Only 3 lenses were produced (source).

This Leica Vario-Elmar-M 28-75mm f/3.4-5.6 ASPH lens is not to be confused with the already existing WATE (Tri Elmar 16-18-21) and MATE (Tri Elmar 28-35-50) – it is labeled as “Vario” which in Leica’s language means a real zoom lens – this is confirmed also in the dpreview comments section:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica M zoom lens, Leica Vario-Elmar-M 28-75mm f/3.4-5.6 ASPH lens| 36 Comments

Konost full frame digital rangefinder camera updates

By LR admin | Published: December 24, 2016

Here are the latest updates from the just launched new website for the Konost full frame digital rangefinder camera:

The camera will be released in late 2017 (check also this post and the new FAQ).
Beta versions of the rangefinder will be available in the first half of 2017.
It will have a custom 20/24MP sensor – designed and manufactured specifically for the Konost cameras.
The camera will be available in silver and black with classy aluminum or rugged carbon fiber cover.
Compatible with all M-mount lenses.
It seems that there will be two different products – a digital rangefinder and a mirrorless model.
There are also several new pictures/renderings:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Konost full frame digital rangefinder camera project| 13 Comments

Leica M-P Brass Edition 35

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2016

In early 2016 Leica unveiled the world’s first ever full matte brass finish M limited edition camera kit created especially for The Hour Glass in Singapore (I missed to report that announcement here on the blog). The kit includes a brass Leica Summicron-M 1:2/35mm ASPH lens. Only 35 pieces will be produced worldwide. The price is/was $35,000 (all sold out already).

The making of Leica M-P Brass Edition 35 camera video:

Posted in Leica M-P Typ 240| Tagged brass, Leica Limited Edition, Leica M-P Brass Edition 35| 26 Comments

Leica TL camera now shipping

By LR admin | Published: December 22, 2016

The new Leica TL mirrorless camera is now shipping and was already spotted in stock at some stores. Check the current availability at:

Posted in Leica TL| 7 Comments

Expect updates on the Konost full frame digital camera before the end of the year

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2016

Konost, the full frame digital camera project that started last year, has been operating in “stealth mode” according to a recent post on their website. We should see some updates from Konost before the end of the year, including a new website. Stay tuned for detailed coverage.

Here are some more pictures of the Konost camera prototype:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Konost full frame digital rangefinder camera project| 37 Comments

Three Handevision IBERIT full frame lenses for Leica M mount are now in stock (save $724 when you buy all five)

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2016

Three of the five new Handevision IBERIT full frame lenses for Leica M mount are now in stock (available in black and silver):

The 24mm and 90mm f/2.4 lenses will ship later (probably in January 2017).

If you buy all five Handevision IBERIT lenses, you will get a discount of $724 or 24% (available also in matte black).

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged HandeVision IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount, Kipon| 52 Comments

20k followers giveaway

By LR admin | Published: December 19, 2016

A few weeks ago LeicaRumors surpassed 20k followers on both Facebook and Twitter. To celebrate this milestone, I will be giving away three Leica M3 vintage camera replica tins. Here is how you can win one: