Taos Photographic is the official European distributor for the MS Optics lenses of Mr. Miyazaki

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2016

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Taos Photographic is now the official European distributor for the MS Optics lenses of Mr. Miyazaki. They are currently selling the MS Optics Apoqualia-G 35mm f/1.4 MC lens for €1,220 (also available for $1,299 on eBay). Here is a sample photo taken with that lens:

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Leica Store Shanghai XinTianDi

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2016

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A new Leica Store Shanghai XinTianDi had a soft launch last week. The grand opening will be held on June 3rd, 2016.

Update – here is a video of the grand opening:

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LeicaRumors is now on Instagram

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2016

LeicaRumors is now on IG #leica

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Starting today, LeicaRumors has a new Instagram account (@leicarumors). You can also follow LR on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Leica M-D Typ 262 has a much faster start-up time compared to other M models?

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2016

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Based on this video from street.silhouettes, it seems that the new Leica M-D Typ 262 camera has a much faster start-up time compared to previous M 240 and 246 models:

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Leica Boutique Sheffield to open this Friday

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2016

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The grand opening of the new Leica Boutique Sheffield at Harrison Cameras will take place this Friday, May 20th, 2016 from 11am to 5pm at:

Leica Boutique Sheffield
Harrison Cameras, London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR

For more information, visit this page.

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“Fake Leica” sculpture by Liao Yibai for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2016

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The samller version of the “Fake Leica” sculpture by Liao Yibai is currently listed for sale on eBay for $99,995 (you can also make an offer). The “Fake Leica” magazine is also available for sale. Item description and additional pictures:

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More info on the upcoming Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2016
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The old Summaron screw mount lens (Picture credit: B&H)

Some more information on the upcoming/rumored Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens:

  • The new Summaron is the same design as the old one
  • Updated coatings
  • Same size and weight as the original version (see specs below)
  • Likely to be part of a new family of lenses
  • Will nor compete with the currently available Leica M lens designs

Here are the specs of the previous Leica 28mm f/5.6 Summaron screw mount lens #11001 (made from 1955 to 1963):

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