Leica digest #174

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2025


→ Leica Store Miami new pre-owned arrivals.


→ The previously reported Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone, co-developed with Leica, has now been officially announced (in the US Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon).


→ Sigma to release a new and improved 35mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art II lens for L-mount later this year.



→ The new 2025 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle is now live.


→ DxO announced PureRAW 5 (additional informtion).


→ Photography Overlays by Clever Photographer.


→ 15% off Think Tank Photo Retrospective shoulder bag series.

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Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 collapsible rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2025




Explora published a review of the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 collapsible rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount. Here is their conclusion:

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Rumors: Leica is/was considering to do a limited edition remake of the original Leica I camera

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2025
Stefan Daniel using an early Leica I no. 126 made 100 years ago

Stefan Daniel using an early Leica I no. 126 made 100 years ago

Stefan Daniel using an early Leica I no. 126 made 100 years ago

Pictures credit: aljawad

I’ve heard some unconfirmed rumors that Leica is/was considering remaking the original Leica I camera, which was introduced 100 years ago today.

If this really happens, the camera will be a limited edition and will cost a lot.

Leica has an event scheduled for 100 Years of Leica event on May 3, 2025:

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The Leica I camera is 100 years old today

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2025


 

1925 Leica IA with Leitz Elmar lens

1925 Leica IA with Leitz Elmar lens

The Leica I camera is 100 years old today (see all 100 years of Leica I posts):

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Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M pre-order links and sample photos

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025

The new Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M is now available for pre-order at:

Here are a few sample photos from the lens:

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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The L-Mount Alliance is looking for new members and other L-mount news you may have missed

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025



The L-Mount Alliance is looking for new members and other L-mount news from the 2025 CP+ show in Japan you may have missed:

The L-Mount Alliance is looking for more participants

Ending tomorrow: 5% off select Panasonic gear (MFT and L-mount)

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Just announced: new Leica ZM 12 watches (39mm)

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2025


Leica just announced new ZM 12 watches with a smaller case (39mm) compared to the ZM1 models:

  • Smaller & lighter 39mm case available in stainless steel and titanium
  • Clean, symmetrical dual dial design with no date complication
  • Easy-change system for straps and bracelets
  • 100M Water Resistance and a 60-Hour Power Reserve
  • Refined Leica Calibre LA-3002 Movement
  • Four new dial colors

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Additional information is available at Reddotforum:

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