Tag Archives: L-Mount

The processor in the new Panasonic S5 Mark II/x cameras was jointly developed with Leica under the L² alliance

By LR admin | Published: January 23, 2023

A quick update on my previous L² post – in another recent interview, Yamane-san (director of the Imaging Business Unit at Panasonic) explained the difference between the L² Technology alliance and Ⅼ-Mount alliance:

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Sigma announced a new 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2023

The previously rumored Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Koch | Calumet | Erhardt | WEX Hands-on reports at Explora and West42 First look Technical specifications MTF charts Sample photos Product listing Press release Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens key […]

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Panasonic added two new L-mount lenses to their 2023 roadmap

By LR admin | Published: January 5, 2023

Panasonic added two new L-mount lenses to their 2023 roadmap (the previous version can be found here):

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Panasonic is rumored to announce new L-mount gear at the 2023 CES show in early January

By LR admin | Published: December 28, 2022

Panasonic is rumored to announce new L-mount gear: More leaked pictures of the upcoming Panasonic S5 II and S5 IIx cameras Leaked: Panasonic S5 Mark II, S5 Mark II X, Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 MACRO lens specifications Panasonic LUMIX press event confirmed for January 4th, 2022 at 3:00 pm UTC First Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark […]

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New Leica and Panasonic L-mount offers in Germany

By LR admin | Published: October 13, 2022

There are some new L-mount offers from Leica and Panasonic in Germany – see the details at: Meister Camera Calumet Photo Foto Koch Foto Erhardt

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Leica L-mount lens rumors: 100-400mm, 105mm, and teleconverters

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2022

Here are the latest Leica L-mount rumors: Leica 100-400mm lens for L-mount Leica is rumored to announce a new 100-400mm lens for L-mount. The lens will be made in Japan, but I was told that it is not a direct rebrand of the Sigma version and will incorporate some elements/features designed by Leica. The price […]

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2022

The previously rumored  Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced and available for order: Pre-order here (coming soon to B&H) Product page Press release Technical specifications can be found here and here Sample photos:

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Meike announced new MK-L-AF1 macro extension AF tubes for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2022

Meike announced new MK-L-AF1 macro extension AF tubes for Leica L-mount:

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