
A new Leica M-P Typ 240 limited edition set with the Leica Noctilux-M ASPH 50mm f/0.95 lens was announced in Hong Kong – only 30 sets will be produced at a suggested retail price of HK$ 158,000 (around US$ 20,000):

This special edition Leica Noctilux f/1 limited edition lens comes with its own humidor. After 66 bids, the currently price on eBay is $7,800. The lens was originally introduced in May, 2008 with a price tag of 10,000 Euros (the French press release can be found here): Update: the lens sold for $12,768 after 81 […]

There are two new Leica special edition cameras to commemorate the 70th independence anniversary of Republic of Korea (South Korea). Two different sets will be available – a silver digital M-P and a black analogue MP kits. Each set contains two lenses: a 35mm f/1.4 Summilux and a 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux. Only 70 units will […]

Leica Camera Japan announced a new “Leica T Hosoo set” that comes with a specially designed Nishijin textile camera protector. Only 15 limited edition sets will be produced – 8 in black and 7 in champagne gold. The prices range from¥460,000 ($3,283) to ¥500,000 ($4,166). Hosoo is a Kyoto based textile company founded in 1688 that designs, […]