A Look at the New Leica Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2

David Farkas
Starting with the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 last year, Leica has started reissuing classic lenses from their past, keeping the original optical designs while implementing modern manufacturing and lens coatings. Thi...

Leica Announces Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH

David Farkas
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Today, Leica has announced a new M lens, the Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. The fastest 75mm lens Leica has ever produced. At first blush, this lens seems an odd decision. But, the idea of a 75mm Noctilux isn't so far fetched. The original Mandler-designed 75mm ...

Leica Prices Going up on May 1st

David Farkas
3
On May 1st, prices on a bunch of Leica products are going up. For the most part, the increases aren't major, and don't impact all products across the board. The entire SL System is unchanged. S lenses remain th...

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Review

David Farkas
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Many in the photographic community have speculated that it was only a matter of time until Leica made a monochrome version of the M (Typ 240), more commonly known as the M240. The original M Monochrom, perhaps ...

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH Deliveries Delayed

Josh Lehrer
Today, Leica has informed us that the new Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH, announced on May 10, has been delayed due to the "extraordinary technical requirements" of this unique lens. Since its announcement, the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH has been highl...