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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 8 months ago
Today, Leica has announced a new special edition lens, the APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH “LHSA” to commemorate the International Leica Society's 50th Anniversary. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, the special […]
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Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 8 years, 8 months ago
Today, in conjunction with the announcement of the new Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH (read our coverage here), Leica has released new firmware for a number of digital M cameras to support the lens, as well as the […]
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Fixed. Thanks for pointing it out.
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It seems that no update was released for the M8.
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ekumosub became a registered member 8 years, 8 months ago
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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 8 months ago
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 […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 8 months ago
Today, Leica has released updated firmware for the Leica TL2. The new firmware adds support for the newly introduced Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH pancake lens. You can read more about the new lens here:
Leica […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 8 months ago
Leica has updated their pricing on the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program. The main changes here are increases to the upgrade cost to the M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240) and the M Monochrom (Typ 246). There are no […]
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desmoprem started the topic Does this site need some upgrading? in the forum Announcements and Site Matters 8 years, 8 months ago
After just signing up with a new login (I couldn't get the site to send me a forgotten password for my old email address so that I could continue to use that login), have noticed some user directory areas where upgrades/revisions are needed. Under Leica cameras used there is not a check box for the M10, nor is there a check box for any of the…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 8 months ago
Today, in addition to the Leica CL announcement, Leica has also introduced a new TL lens – the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH, in both black and silver. This APS-C sized lens in Leica's new L mount, sets new […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 8 months ago
Today, Leica has expanded their APS-C offerings with a new interchangeable lens mirroless system camera – the Leica CL. With similar specifications to the recently launched Leica TL2, the CL trades in the pure m […]
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Carlos,
The Q, with its 24MP full frame sensor will give a little better quality than the CL with an APS-C sensor. Both are going to deliver great results. The Q for me is a mini M camera where I can't take the lens off. Even two years on, it still is best in class.
Really, the decision comes down to one important criteria. If you are looking to get into a full system camera with interchangeable lenses, the CL would be the way to go. But, if you're happy with 28mm, the Q is tough to beat.
18mm is the actual focal length of the lens. On APS-C, it will be equivalent to a 28mm in full-frame terms.
Hope this helps.
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Antonio,
The 18-56 TL is extremely capable, with excellent image quality and a nice focal length range. I do find myself gravitating to the 23, 35 and 60 primes more and more, though. The wider apertures and DOF control overrule flexibility for me. So, not a straight-up sacrifice in IQ. Rather a difference in overall look. And, no, I haven't ran into situations with the original T, TL2 or CL where I needed image stabilization.
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David, I liked your video but didn't see a link here?
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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced a limited edition Leica M-P (Typ 240) Set to commemorate the Canada's 150th Anniversary of Confederation. The Leica M-P (Typ 240) “CANADA EDITION” Set includes a custom engraved […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced that it will now offer the popular Leica Q (Typ 116) 24MP full frame compact camera in a silver anodized finish. The camera is identical in features and specifications to the […]
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aliwton started the topic M10 leather holster and M240? in the forum Leica M (Typ 240) 8 years, 9 months ago
Does anyone own both a Leica M240 and a Leica M10 with it's respective leather holster (Leica 24016)? I have a M-P (typ 240) – and I'll probably wait for a future M10-P to make a switch – so I was wondering if it would fit in the M10 holster, as it is almost the same size – just 3 millimetres thicker. I'd be just great if someone could do the test…[Read more]
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Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has released a special edition of the popular Sofort instant film camera in collaboration with French-Italian artist Jean Pigozzi: the Leica Sofort “LimoLand by Jean Pigozzi”. The camera […]
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Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica has announced the new Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lens for the Leica M-System. Much like the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 re-issue last year, the Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 features a similar optical design to the […]
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Dear David, What are your feelings about this new 50 APO Limited Edition?
Do you prefer this vintage edition or the current 50 APO, lighter, sleek and smaller with a very practical hood?
I guess it depends on your personal aesthetic. I like both!
…but I can only buy just one!
What to go, David?
Can't go wrong with either, although the LHSA version might prove difficult to get at this point. You'd be surprised how quickly 500 pieces become spoken for.
… but I can only buy one!
What to go, David? The Vintage or the Modern?
Thank you, David!
David, can we use filters with the hood in the 50 APO LHSA Limited Edition?
Yes, you can use E39 screw-in filters.
Get whichever one you like better. Both finishes should hold their value.
They are the same lens, with the exception of the focus ring. The LHSA version has a knurled focus ring, while the standard lens has a focus tab. I don't think you'd see much of a difference in the speed or accuracy of focus between the two.