Leica Rumors

Sinar announced p MF-L adapter for the Leica S system

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2013

Shortly after being acquired by Leica, Sinar announced a new p MF-L adapter designed for the Leica S medium format camera.

Update: Sinar was showing the Leica P Leica S-mount at PDN this year:

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Reminder: Leica lens price increase coming on January 1st, 2014

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2013

A quick reminder that many Leica M lenses will be going up in price on January 1st, 2014:

Lens	Old price	New price
Tri-Elmar M 16-18-21 / f 4.0 ASPH	$5,350	$5,450
18mm / f3.8 ASPH	$3,195	$3,250
21mm / f1.4 ASPH	$7,250	$7,650
24mm / f1.4 ASPH	$7,250	$7,550
24mm / f3.8 ASPH	$2,595	$2,650
28mm / f2.8 ASPH. M-Elmarit	$2,195	$2,250
35mm / f2.0 ASPH Silver	$3,195	$3,350
50mm / f1.4 ASPH Silver	$3,995	$4,250
50mm / f2.0	$2,295	$2,350
50mm / f2.5 Black	$1,650	$1,750
90mm / f2.5 Black	$1,950	$2,150
90 mm/ f4 Macro-Elmar	$3,995	$4,150
135mm / f3.4 APO	$3,650	$3,850
Vario-Elmar-S 1.3.5-5.6/30-90 ASPH	$10,900	$11,400
Summarit-S 1:2.5/35 ASPH	$6,750	$6,950

Check the current Leica M lens availability at Amazon, Adorama, B&H and Leica Store Miami

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Silver Leica M 240 camera now in stock

By LR admin | Published: December 12, 2013

A silver Leica M 240 camera is currently in stock at the Leica Store in Miami. The availability and pricing on eBay is also getting more reasonable. The silver M 240 is listed as “temporarily out of stock“ on Amazon, which is also an indication that they will be getting a new shipment soon.

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Leica and LFI present: Me & My Leica X Photo Contest

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2013

TELL US YOUR STORY WITH THE LEICA X – AND WIN AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION TO THE INAUGURATION OF THE LEITZ PARK IN WETZLAR!

The Leica X is a storyteller: this strong yet compact companion puts the photographer right at the heart of the motif – the place where stories really happen and where they can be immediately captured.

We’re looking for your Leica X story! It might be as personal as your son’s birthday party, or a day trip to Rome. Or you might want to realize a creative story, where your X rises to the challenge giving expression to your ideas.

Let your Leica X Vario, X1 or X2 show us what you’ve been experiencing, and enter your pictures into our latest competition! You don’t yet own a Leica X Vario? Why not get one on loan from one of the participating Leica partner companies!

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New: Six Leica Summicron C cinema lenses

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2013

In addition to the Leica Summilux C line, there is a new Summicron C line (T2.0) of cinema lenses that consists of six new prime lenses: 18, 25, 35, 50, 75 and 100 mm. Four additional models (21, 29, 40, and 135 mm) are expected to be announced soon. Compared to the Summlix versions, the Summicron lenses are 30% shorter and 20% lighter. The price for a set of 6 lenses is $97,500 or $16,250 per lens. Read more at FDTimes.