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50 years Leica Portugal

By LR admin | Published: September 6, 2023

Leica celebrates 50 years of their factory in Portugal:

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The Leica Q2 camera is slowly being phased out, is the new Leica Q-E coming soon?

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2023

The Leica Q2 camera is slowly being phased out – many stores have already removed the product listings, and others are out of stock or selling their last pieces. Even the official Leica Camera USA online store doesn’t have the Q2 in stock. If the rumors are true, we should be getting closer to the […]

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Announced: Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2023

The previously rumored Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH budget lenses are now officially announced and available for pre-order: Americas Europe Asia Adorama / B&H / Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Meister Camera Leica Shop Vienna Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet / Koch / WEX M&K Kamera Rangefinder […]

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Just released: nine Leica M-mount lenses made in Portugal with new lower pricing

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2020

B&H just released nine new Leica M-mount lenses made in Portugal with new lower pricing (see also this page for more info): Here is the list of new lenses:

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Leica Camera AG opens new plant in Portugal

By LR admin | Published: March 22, 2013

Leica Camera AG opened a new plant in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The new 52,000 m2 facility with a price tag of approximately EUR 23 million (USD 30 million) will employ 720 people. The Leica Portugal division was initially founded in 1973. No details were given as to what products will be manufacturer at the new factory.

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