If you are following LeicaRumors, you probably remember my post from two months ago about Leica rumored to announce a new line of M cinema lenses. Well, the next issue of FDtimes has an interesting title in their upcoming issue called “Leica M 0.8 Primes“:
Update: the 0.8 is the gear pitch of the M-Mount cine lenses that fits all follow focus and remote focus systems in professional film production:
In addition to the first models which I covered here on the blog a month ago, Kipon Baveyes announced few more lens adapters for Leica SL and Leica M cameras:
Leica published on their website about the new IATA regulations for the transportation of lithium-ion batteries by air:
Pictures of the Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lens have been floating online since October last year. Today Leica officially announced the lens (this also explains the rumored TL firmware update I reported few days ago). The US price is $2,995 (UK price: £1,800 incl. VAT). Pre-orders are now open at: B&H | Leica Store Miami.
Technical specifications and press release:
For the 10 years of digital M anniversary, Leica Camera is running their trade-in promotion also in Europe (similar promo is already available in the US). For additional information, watch the video below or visit one of the our sponsors (see small banners located on the right):
In the next few days Leica Camera is rumored to announce a new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) mirrorless camera that will contain full compatibility and AF performance improvements for the Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lens.
