→ Skylum has teamed up with Google to unveil Luminar Photo Editor, now available for Android and ChromeOS (additional information is available here).
→ Leica Store Miami pre-owned Memorial Day sale.
→ Also at Leica Store Miami: $3,000 off Leica Photo Adventure in Mongolia (1 spot left).
→ Check out the new arrivals at Jo Geier.
→ Take a look at this new Nubia Z70s smartphone – I am sure you will see the resemblance (sold on Amazon).
The second collection is the Milano Straps.
Milano strap is a handcrafted beauty, inspired by the minimal classic design of Leica and the elegance and sophistication of Milan, the fashion capital of the world. Made from premium Italian calf leather, its unique seven-strand braided design offers a perfect blend of style, strength, and comfort. Despite its durability, the Milano Strap is exceptionally soft to the neck, ensuring maximum comfort during extended use.
At approximately 20mm wide, the Milano Strap is not only visually stunning but also incredibly durable, capable of holding over 10kg of weight with ease. Each strap comes with superior-quality 18mm split rings, ensuring a secure and reliable connection to your camera.
Available in two standard lengths—125cm and 100cm—with the option for custom lengths, the Milano Strap provides versatility for every photographer. It is designed to work perfectly with Leica Q, Leica M, and all cameras that accept split rings. Each strap also includes two protective rings for added safety and is beautifully presented in a premium magnetic box, reflecting its luxurious craftsmanship.
The 2025 B&H Bild Expo agenda is now live on the show’s website (the registration for the show is free):
The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV and NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical II lenses will be officially released tomorrow (May 23).
For pre-orders, check B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, and WEX Photo.
Light Lens Lab officially released their new 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here), based on the iconic Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.5. The lens can be purchased directly from the LLL website, eBay, or from PopFlash in the US.
Additional information (see also this page):
A member of the Leica forum discovered that his photos were wrongly marked in the FOTOS app as taken with a “Noctilux-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH” lens:
I installed Firmware 2.2.2 into my Leica M11 and M11 Mono. Everything seemed to be working fine until I attached my 35mm Summicron-M f/2 V4. My Lens Detection on both cameras now read my 35mm version 4 Summicron as a “1.2 35mm” My f/2 doesn’t even have 6 bit coding. When I transfer a photo taken with my f/2 Summicron to the app FOTOS my photo lists my f/2 Summicron as a NOCTILUX-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH.
If you have been following the LR blog, I have been reporting for a while about a new/rumored/upcoming Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens:
