New Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens announced




Leica announced the previously rumored Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens based on the Sigma version for L-mount.

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Additional informtion is available at Reddotforum:

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Manfrotto announced a new ONE all-in-one hybrid tripod system


Manfrotto announced a new ONE all-in-one hybrid tripod system with an intuitive and seamless modular design and features such as the Q90 rotating column, levelling mechanism, sliding column, and Xchange quickly swap system. Pre-orders are now open at:

Additional information on the new tripod is available here and here.


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Reminder: Leica/Leitz will participate in the Bild Expo in NYC next week (free registration)






Leica/Leitz will participate in the upcoming 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo – the free registration is still open.

The 2025 Bild Expo will take place in NYC from June 17-18.

The show’s agenda is now live on the official website, together with the list of all participating companies:

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Leica cameras and lenses at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction

Here are some of the Leica cameras and lenses that will be available at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction, which will take place on June 14 in Shanghai, China (see this post for additional information):

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Spring 2025 Lidong Camera & Photo Auction will take place on June 14


The next Lidong Camera & Photo Auction will take place on June 14 in Shanghai, China. I will follow up with another post highlighting the Leica cameras and lenses that will be part of the auction:

Leica cameras and lenses at the upcoming 2025 Spring Lidong Camera & Photo Auction

Here are the details on the Spring 2025 Lidong Camera & Photo Auction:

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Leica digest #184


→ The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities.


Kipon starts to deliver the new Leica M-GFX M and Leica M-XD M macro adapters with helicoid. The new adapter will soon be listed for sale at B&H Photo and Amazon.


Sigma announced the development of two new AF cine zoom lenses for L-mount:

  • Sigma 28-45mm T2 FF / November 2025
  • Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF / Spring 2026

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TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger for $39


TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website.




The new flash works with most DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and compact cameras:


See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light:

TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED light

Additional information can be found here:

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