Tag Archives: Photokina 2014

Leica M Edition 60 camera entry appears briefly on Leica’s German website

For a short time, the official Leica website in Germany had a listing for a new “Leica M Edition 60” camera that I mentioned in my post yesterday. It seems that the no-LCD digital M is real and is going to be announced next week at Photokina. The Leica M-A camera that will replace the current […]

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All you need to know about the new products Leica is rumored to introduce at Photokina

First, a quick disclaimer: I have no idea what Leica will announce at Photokina – I have collected the information in this post from previous rumors, leaks and interviews (this is an updated version of this post). Here it is, the big list of rumored/expected Leica products that will be announced at Photokina: Leica M […]

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A new Zeiss Distagon 35/1.4 ZM lens (Leica M mount) to be announced for Photokina

As previously reported, I was expecting a new ZM lens from Zeiss to be announced at Photokina. I received some information today that this lens will be a new Distagon 35/1.4 ZM. This will be a nice addition to the already existing Zeiss Biogon 35/2 and 35/2.8 versions.

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60 years of Leica M event at Photokina on September 16th

Leica Camera is sending invitations for an event that will take place on September 16 at 7:30pm (the first day of the Photokina show in Germany): Stay tuned for a detailed coverage. See also the list of expected/rumored products that will be announced at Photokina this year.

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Rumors: new Leica M 240 special edition to be announced at Photokina

I have few updates on my previous post on the rumored Leica products that will be announced at Photokina: New Leica M 240 special edition that will be named after a famous musician that uses Leica (I am guessing Seal, Lenny Kravitz, Nikki Sixx). The camera body will be made out of coated brass. This make sense – […]

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Photokina 2012: the Zeiss ZM “special surprise” lens that never happened

Zeiss ZM rangefinder camera lenses for Leica M mount

Back in 2012 Zeiss promised at least one new “special surprise“ fast ZM lens (for Leica M mount) for 2013 that never materialized, unless I am missing something (see full press release). Maybe they will come around to release this special new lens during the 2014 Photokina show – they already have a new teaser going on. Zeiss discontinued […]

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How about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen?

Rumors about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen have been floating for a while, but lately I keep receiving tips from various sources that Leica may actually announce such a camera at Photokina – it will be a special limited edition that will have an ISO dial on back instead of a LCD screen. The camera will […]

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Updated list of rumored/expected new Leica products for Photokina

Here is an updated list from my previous post on the rumored/expected new Leica products for Photokina: Leica V-Lux Typ 114 camera Leica M Monochrom Typ 230 camera Leica S medium format camera New Leica cloud service for photographers Leica D-Lux 6 replacement Leica X Typ 113 camera Leica M-E camera replacement New Leica 35mm f/2.0 […]

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