Leica M Edition 70 now shipping



The latest Leica M Edition 70 limited edition film camera (Leica M-A + Leicavit + 50 APO) is now shipping to the few lucky customers who were able to get one of the 250 sets available worldwide:

Leica to release a new “Leica M Edition 70” limited edition film camera (Leica M-A + Leicavit + 50 APO)

Here are a few pictures courtesy of slvsl:

 

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I have seen the camera in person, and it actually looks even better in real life:

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Today: Red Dot Forum Camera Talk “The Leica FOTOS App”


In this week’s Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are diving deep into the Leica FOTOS app. They’ll walk through the pairing process for the entire range of current Leica digital cameras, including the Q3, SL3, M11, D-Lux, and Sofort 2, then demonstrate remote camera control, transferring photos, loading Leica Looks, and even printing on the go.

Watch it here later today, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 8 pm Eastern:

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Just announced: L-mount of the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens


7Artisans has just released the previously reported L-mount of the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens, priced at $228. The lens features an optical structure of 11 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical lenses, one extra-low dispersion (ED) element, and two high-index elements. Orders are now open at:

Additional information:

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Confirmed: base Leica M11 models discontinued to make room for “new ideas and state-of-the-art innovations”


In an interview with Thephoblographer, a Leica Camera representative confirmed my previous report that the base Leica M11 models are now discontinued (see B&H Photo, Adorama, and Leica Miami listings):

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The new TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 lens for L-mount is now available for pre-order


The new TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 lens for L-mount is now available for pre-order at:

Additional informtion on the new lens can be found here:

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The new Leica SUMMICRON-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lens is now in stock


The new Leica SUMMICRON-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lens is now in stock at:

Additional information on the new lens:

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Leica Classic Line vs. Leica Classic vs. Leica Classic Store


Here are the differences between “Leica Classic Line“, “Leica Classic“, and “Leica Classic Store“:


The Leica Classic Line currently contains five lenses:

The Leica Class Line (line of vintage lenses) is not to be mistaken with the Leica Classic (the official pre-owned marketplace of Leica Camera AG):

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