Pictures and price of the new Leica Summilux TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH and APO Macro-Elmarit TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lenses

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In addition to the new T firmware update announced yesterday, Leica also officially introduced two new Leica TL lenses (I already reported on that last week). For now I only have the UK price of the new Summilux-TL 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH lens:

“In 2016, Leica will launch a further two new lenses for the Leica T camera system, bringing even greater versatility in all photographic situations. As the Leica T and Leica SL share the same L bayonet mount, this will be indicated by the designation ‘TL’ on all new Leica T lenses. The Leica Summilux-TL 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. (SRP £1,350 including VAT) is scheduled to be available in Spring 2016 and will be joined by the Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60 mm f/2.8 ASPH. in Autumn of the same year. Together with the existing Leica Summicron-T 23 mm f/2 ASPH., this completes the trio of Leica T camera system prime lenses. The Leica Summilux-TL 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH., which is available for the first time with either a black or silver finish, stands out thanks to its exceptional imaging performance, delivering pictures with the inimitable ‘Leica look’ and unmistakeable bokeh.”

Here are few additional pictures of the new lenses:

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Firmware update 1.4 for Leica T camera released

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Leica Camera released a firmware update version 1.4 for the Leica T camera ($1,628). Users will see a faster and more accurate autofocus and an optimized touchscreen performance:

Additional information:

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Leica US savings extended till November 30th

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The Leica US savings has been extended till the end of October. The 12% discount on almost all Leica product was introduced few months ago (May, 2015) as a result of the strong US dollar. Similar savings are also available in the UK. Check out our sponsors for additional details:

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Leica X-U Typ 113 camera

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A quick update on my previous post from August on what’s coming next from Leica – the rumored full frame interchangeable lens camera with AF and EVF and Noctilux lens are already officially announced. The Leica X-U Typ 113 camera should be coming next. Stay tuned for additional details.

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Leitz Park III construction to begin in early 2016

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The construction of Leitz Park III is scheduled to begin in early 2016 and it will include a hotel called “Ernst Leitz Hotel” with 120 beds, a new museum that will be part of “Leica World” (Leica Welt) and the headquarter for CW Sonderoptic:

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Leica offers a free autofocus drive replacement on some S lenses

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Leica Camera issued a “goodwill arrangement” and offers a free replacement of the autofocus drive on some S lenses (the exact issue/problem was not described):

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Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera

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Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera I received from a reader – I don’t think the next M will look like this, but still an interesting design. What do you guys think?

Here are the “desired” specs:

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