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Leica digest #219

→ Owlkrown released a new Monochrome leather strap (you can use code OKVALENTINE26 for 15% off sidewide.) → Mr. Ding is plans to re-optimize their Noxlux 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount, with further upgrades to the coating, glass material, and appearance. Pictured above are reprints of the new lens prototype. Previous coverage of M-mount lenses […]

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Leica digest #218

→ Viltrox will announce its first L-mount lens on February 5th. The possible choices that have been rumored are: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount → The Panasonic Lumix S9 camera is now available in new white/silver and black/silver colors in the US (see all other available colors). → Topaz Labs released several new fidelity models […]

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Leica digest #217

→ Owlkrown released a new Helliot Sahara leather camera strap. → New Leica Welcome Kits savings available at Red Dot Cameras: save up to £640.00 when purchasing a new Leica M EV1 camera with a valid new Leica Summicron lens. (promotion valid from January 19th – March 31st). → The Shoten LM-NZ M II lens […]

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Leica digest #216

→ Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan. → Brightin Star lenses are now available for sale at B&H Photo (the L-mount lenses can be found here). Until now, Brightin Star lenses were available only at Amazon, Ali Express, and the official online store. → New: Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for L-mount announced […]

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Leica digest #215

→ Owlkrown released a new Helliot Red Dune camera strap (currently sold out, but back orders are open). → Cristian Baluta built a custom Leica G9II camera based on the Panasonic Lumix G9II (see the details on github). → The Leica SL3-S camera is currently listed for $5,124 on Amazon (regular price: $5,665). → Think […]

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Leica digest #214

→ You can still get the new Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens for M-mount for $393 (inspired by Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat) with the code THYPOCH and purchase from this link (additional information). → New Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens for L-mount announced – available on Amazon and at the Brightin Star […]

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Leica digest #213

→ More reviews of the Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens (see previous coverage here): Mr. Leica | Keithwee | Phillipreeve | Reddit | LR report | Video reviews. → ON1 Photo RAW 2026.2 is now available with support for the new Leica M […]

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