Leica has introduced a limited edition version of the Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH with M mount. The novelty differs from the original model, which appeared on the market in 2016, with a matte black color and a built-in retractable hood. Available in glossy black and silver, the original Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH used a screw-on […]
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Sales of the Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter camera have begun
As expected, Leica announced the start of sales of the Q2 Monochrom Reporter camera. Recall that this model was introduced in December last year. Then the manufacturer promised that it would be on sale in March 2022. The new press release, dated March 3rd, says the camera is now available in the company’s flagship stores. […]
Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens now available in L mount
Venus Optics has announced the release of a new version of the Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens. It is designed for L-mount cameras. Preliminary information about the intention of Venus Optics to introduce this option appeared a few days ago. This interesting full-frame macro model with manual focus and manual iris control […]
Voigtlander 40mm F2.8 Aspherical lens introduced
Cosina introduced the Voigtlander 40mm F2.8 Aspherical lens. This compact manual focus lens will be available in Leica VM and Leica L39 mounts. Its optical design includes one aspherical element, the presence of which is reflected in the name of the lens. Specifications of the Voigtlander 40mm F2.8 Aspherical lens: focal length – 40 mm; […]
Leica introduced a wrist watch
Leica, a company specializing in the production of digital and analog cameras for home and professional use, has introduced the Leica L1 and L2 premium wristwatches. Leica calls them “two wonderful watches with a patented push-down crown”. The watch was designed by Prof. Achim Heine, who has designed many Leica products in the past. As […]
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN lens introduced | Contemporary
As expected, Sigma has unveiled the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary designed for mirrorless cameras. The lens, which supports both manual and auto focus, is available in Sony E and Leica L mounts. The maximum f/2 aperture and wide field of view make it a good choice for astrophotography, as well as landscape […]
The rangefinder camera Leica M11 with a resolution of 60 megapixels is presented
Leica has unveiled the M11 full-frame rangefinder camera, the first photograph of which appeared back in October last year. Retaining the traditional form factor of other M Series models, the camera incorporates many innovations. The main feature of the M11 is the back-illuminated 60-megapixel CMOS image sensor, which incorporates what Leica calls “triple resolution” technology. […]
TTArtisan 23mm F1.4 APS-C lens with Leica L mount presented
TTArtisan has added to its catalog a 23mm F1.4 APS-C lens equipped with a Leica L mount. The lens is manually focused. The diaphragm ring rotates in steps. According to the manufacturer, the large maximum aperture makes the lens well suited for low-light photography, and the 10-blade aperture design provides beautiful out-of-focus blur. TTArtisan 23mm […]
Lenses Leica Summilux-M 1.4 / 35mm FLE Aspherical “10 Jahre Summilux” produced only 110 pieces
Without drawing attention to this event, Leica has released a commemorative series of Leica Summilux-M 1.4 / 35mm FLE Aspherical lenses. The lenses of this series are distinguished by the addition of “10 Jahre Summilux” in the name, a gray scale of distances, a metal front cover and the fact that the proprietary “red dot” […]
Leica Q2 Reporter and Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter cameras announced for sale
Leica has announced the sale of Q2 Reporter and Q2 Monochrom Reporter cameras. From the technical point of view, they do not differ from the basic models Q2 and Q2 Monochrom, and their external design is borrowed from the commemorative model Leica M10-P Reporter, the release of which was timed to coincide with the 40th […]