Leica digest #172

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2025



→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 3.5 update – here is what’s new. Topaz Gigapixel version 8.2 is also now available.


→ New on Kickstarter: HubPack X anti-theft, cut-resistant bag (see other Kickstarter projects).


→ New Leitz Cine Thalia 20mm T3.6 cinema lens announced (check B&H for pricing).


→ The rumored Panasonic LUMIX S1R II camera (L-mount) will not use the same sensor as the Leica SL3.

 

→ The Fotodiox Leica M9 replica crystal camera is back in stock.


→ After the rumors of Zeiss exiting the photography business and the fact that the company has not announced any photography lenses in 6 years, we finally have a new teaser that promises something new is coming soon. Could it be a new M-mount lens?


→ The 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo will take place in Javits Center, NYC, from June 17 until June 18, 2025.


→ What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show?


→ Darktable 5.0.1 adds support for the Leica SL3-S camera.

TTartisan is teasing a “mysterious new product” to be revealed at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (TTartisan’s first camera?)

Panasonic Lumix S1 camera listed as discontinued

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First leaked picture of the rumored Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2025


Here are the first leaked pictures of the rumored Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 (previously reported here):

Leica is rumored to announce a new silver version of the Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M lens

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New 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 AF lens for Leica L-mount now in stock

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2025



The previously reported 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 AF lens for Leica L-mount is already listed for sale at Amazon and is currently in stock. Here are the details:

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Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2025


The previously reported Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced.

Pre-orders will open soon at B&H Photo and Amazon.

Additional information:

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The latest Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2025


The new Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock at:

Previous coverage of the Leica SL3-S can be found here.

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Three new L-bracket options for Leica SL3 cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2025

→ Match Technical LB-SL3 L-bracket for Leica SL3 and SL3-S cameras (buy at B&H Photo | Leica Miami).

→ Peipro quick-release push-pull L plate bracket holder for Leica SL3 cameras.

→ RRS L-bracket and base plate for Leica SL3 (coming soon to B&H Photo).

Previously reported SL3 bracket/cage/base plate options:

Just announced: new IDSworks modular base plate and L-plate attachments for Leica SL3 cameras

Just announced: SmallRig cage kits for Leica SL3, SL2, and SL2-S cameras

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Cosina to announce a new Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2025

For the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (February 27th – March 2nd), Cosina will announce a new Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount. The video about the new lens was published briefly online and then removed, but forum members were able to capture the details:

Update: the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens is now officially announced:

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)

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