The previously reported Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X autofocus full-frame cine lenses for Leica L-mount launched on Kickstarter today (the world’s first full-frame autofocus anamorphic lenses). Sirui is now part of the L-Mount Alliance. Here are the details:
The first review of the new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 11873 double aspherical AA replica lens for M-mount (get 5% off with code RUMORS) is already online – here is a quote and a recap:
Mr. Ding Studio will soon release a new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount. Here is what’s new in version 2.0:
Update: the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount is now available for order on this page.
Mr. Ding Studio currently sells the Contax G45/2 for Leica M-mount conversion kit V2.0. They also offer a few other lenses for Leica M-mount:
Funleader sells a similar Contax G45/2 to Leica M conversion kit. They also have the Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for M-mount:
Here is the teaser for the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount:
Insta360 introduced four new videography bundles for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 camera, co-engineered with Leica:
“With help from Leica, we’ve redefined the action camera. It’s no longer just for capturing thrilling action sports—it has become a creative tool for serious photography.” said Max Richter Co-Founder & VP Marketing.
For the past five years, Insta360 has partnered with Leica to gather feedback on pro-level control, Leica color science, and accessories. The new bundles were recently unveiled at an exclusive event at Leica’s HQ.
The new bundles can be ordered at B&H Photo and on the official Insta360 website.
Additional information can be found here:
Oberwerth introduced a new line of Momentum camera bags available in three different sizes and three colors (you can use the coupon code RUMORS for a 10% discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com, some Oberwerth models are also available for sale at B&H Photo):
Additional information (previous Oberwerth product coverage can be found here):
Camera Obscura Elburg is offering a limited-edition lens conversion with rangefinder coupling of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:
DK-Optic is a new Chinese lens manufacturer, and they will soon introduce a new Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount (already listed for sale on eBay) – this is a modern reproduction of the legendary vintage Dallmeyer Septac Anastigmat 50mm f/1.5 lens:
