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Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic in Glossy Black

David Farkas
December 4, 2025
Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the Classic Line of M lenses. The newly released Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in Glossy Black Paint takes the silver chrome reissue of the classic pre-ASPH 50mm Summ...

Leica M11 and Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Introduced in Glossy Black Paint

David Farkas
November 21, 2024
Today, Leica has announced it will be offering the M11 digital rangefinder and re-issue Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH in a stunning glossy black paint finish. Neither the camera nor the lens is a limited ed...

Leica Adds Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Version 1 ‘Steel Rim’ to Classic Lineup

David Farkas
October 20, 2022
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Today, Leica has released a reissue of the vintage Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Version 1 seven element lens, first introduced in 1961. Commonly referred to as the 'Steel Rim' 35 Summilux, less than 1500 of the Mandler-designed lenses were produced from 1961 until 1...

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