The Leica I camera is 100 years old today

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2025


 

1925 Leica IA with Leitz Elmar lens

1925 Leica IA with Leitz Elmar lens

The Leica I camera is 100 years old today (see all 100 years of Leica I posts):

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Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M pre-order links and sample photos

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025

The new Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M is now available for pre-order at:

Here are a few sample photos from the lens:

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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The L-Mount Alliance is looking for new members and other L-mount news you may have missed

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025



The L-Mount Alliance is looking for new members and other L-mount news from the 2025 CP+ show in Japan you may have missed:

The L-Mount Alliance is looking for more participants

Ending tomorrow: 5% off select Panasonic gear (MFT and L-mount)

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Just announced: new Leica ZM 12 watches (39mm)

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025


Leica just announced new ZM 12 watches with a smaller case (39mm) compared to the ZM1 models:

  • Smaller & lighter 39mm case available in stainless steel and titanium
  • Clean, symmetrical dual dial design with no date complication
  • Easy-change system for straps and bracelets
  • 100M Water Resistance and a 60-Hour Power Reserve
  • Refined Leica Calibre LA-3002 Movement
  • Four new dial colors

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Additional information is available at Reddotforum:

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Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 28-105mm or 24-105mm f/4 lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2025


Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 28-105mm f/4 or SL 24-105mm f/4 lens for L-mount that will be based either on the existing Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens or the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. lens:

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The upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone co-developed with Leica has a curious design

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2025

I did mention this on social media a while back – it seems that the new Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone (co-developed with Leica) has a curious design (or rather color scheme) that resembles a… Leica camera:



The official announcement is expected on February 27th. Here are the leaked camera details and additional pictures:

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Voigtlander to announce four new lenses for Leica M-mount at the 2025 CP+ show

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2025


Voigtlander to announce four new lenses for Leica M-mount at the 2025 CP+ show (check for pre-orders):

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