Leica Rumors

Leica introduces ‘0.95’ line of accessories and limited edition Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: November 10, 2015

In addition to the new D-Lux ‘Solid Gray’ camera, Leica also announced a new ‘0.95’ premium accessories collection and a special limited edition Noctilux-M lens:

S.T. Dupont for 0.95 Fountain Pen
S.T. Dupont for 0.95 Lighter
S.T. Dupont for 0.95 Rollerball Pen
S.T. Dupont for 0.95 Ballpoint Pen
S.T. Dupont for 0.95 Keyring
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. ‘Edition 0.95’

Here is the US pricing of the new 0.95 collection (pre-orders are now open at Leica Store Miami and Leica Store San Francisco):

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Leica unveils D-Lux ‘Solid Gray’ camera with two-tone silver and grey styling

By LR admin | Published: November 10, 2015

Today Leica announced a new D-Lux ‘Solid Gray’ camera with two-tone silver and grey styling. The US price is $1,095. Shipping will start later this month. Pre-order links:

Additional information and pictures:

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Stefano Guindani shoots the Milan Fashion Week with the new Leica SL

By LR admin | Published: November 9, 2015

For his shoots behind the scenes at Milan’s 2015 Fashion Week the photographer Stefano Guindani used the Leica SL. In this video he talks about the process of learning and the experience he has made with the camera:

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Iridient Developer 3.0.6 released with RAW support for the Leica SL Typ 601 camera

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2015

Iridient Developer update version 3.0.6 released with RAW support for the Leica SL Typ 601 camera.

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Leica 23mm f/2 ASPH lens patent

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2015

Last year Leica filed a patent in Japan for a 23mm f/2 ASPH lens designed for mirrorless APS-C cameras. This could be a variation of the lens on the Leica X (23mm f/1.7) or the existing Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH lens for TL mount. Here are the details:

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New Komaru “Colors” series of soft releases launched

By LR admin | Published: November 5, 2015

In addition to the titanium soft releases, Komaru launched new “Colors” series that is currently available at Taos Photographic (EU), Leica Store Miami (US). Additional information:

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New MGR adjustable viewfinder magnifiers for Leica M cameras

By LR admin | Published: November 5, 2015

MGR Production introduced new adjustable viewfinder magnifier. These are the modified version of the original adjustable viewfinder magnifier (they have different range of magnification and design from the original version). The type Y has a magnification range from 1.15x to 1.65x or equal to -150 to +350 diopter, whereas the Type J magnifier has a magnification range from 1x to 1.5x or equal to -250 to +250 diopter.