LEICA RELEASES NEW
FIRMWARE FOR FULL RANGE OF DIGITAL M CAMERAS
By Josh Lehrer, Leica Store Miami
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 recently-released Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lens (read
our coverage here).
For complete instructions go here
LEICA INTRODUCES APO
SUMMICRON-M 50MM F/2 ASPH “LHSA” SPECIAL EDITION
By David Farkas, Leica Store Miami
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 edition will be available in black paint (300 pieces)
and silver chrome (200 pieces).
The LHSA 50 APO uses
modern optics with the look and feel of a vintage 1950’s Rigid Summicron. The
lens is going to be heftier than the standard 50 APO, thanks to its machined
brass construction, rather than the standard aluminum in modern Leica M lenses.
Old 1950’s rigid Summicron
(left) and new LHSA 50 APO Summicron (right)
Featuring a classic
knurled focus ring and fluted mount design, the lens looks strikingly similar
to its 60-year old predecessor. Also included is a push-on metal lens cap and a
clip-on circular lens shade, both machined from solid brass. The distance scale
in feet scale is engraved in red numbers, rather than the standard orange. On
the silver chrome lens, all other markings are in black. On the black paint
version, markings are in contrasting white. Overall, the LHSA 50 APO is very
attractive in either finish.
The APO Summicron-M 50mmf/2 ASPH “LHSA” will start shipping in January 2018 for a price of $9,595. You
can pre order the lens at Leica Store Miami, by clicking the link below,
calling 305-921-4433, or by email at info@leicastoremiami.com.
Press Release
To commemorate the
International Leica Society’s 50th Anniversary, Leica Camera is pleased to
announce a special anniversary edition lens, the Leica APO Summicron-M 50 f/2
ASPH “LHSA”. This special edition lens will be available in two classic
finishes, Silver Chrome and Black Paint. Limited to a total of 500 units
worldwide (300 black paint finish and 200 silver chrome finish), this lens will
be available to all Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers.
Leica Camera AG has
collaborated with the LHSA on several special editions since 1978. Founded in
1968, the LHSA is the largest independent, non-profit organization dedicated to
the study, history and use of the Leica System. The organization publishes a
quarterly journal, Viewfinder, and holds annual meetings. The most recent
annual meeting was held in Chicago, and next year the group will be meeting in
Wetzlar, Germany. For more information on the organization and membership,
visit www.lhsa.org.
Combining the design cues
of the original classic M lens with the top performance of the state-ofthe-art
Leica APO Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH, this special edition lens offers the
Leica enthusiast the best of both worlds. The Leica APO Summicron-M 50 mm f/2
ASPH “LHSA” offers the look and feel of the classic Leica Summicron lens with
cutting edge performance. The APOSummicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH is the first lens
to optimize the capabilities of modern, high resolution camera systems, making
no compromise in image sharpness, achieving previously unattainable values in
all technical performance characteristics.
The Leica APO Summicron-M
50 f/2 ASPH “LHSA” has the feet scale engraved in red, while all other
engravings are inlaid either in white on the black paint finish model and black
on the silver chrome finish model. The special edition serial numbers are on
the aperture ring, while the LHSA logo is inscribed (without inlay) on the
bayonet rings, just above the ‘Made in Germany’ lettering. The Leica APO
Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH “LHSA” lens comes with a separate lens shade and a lens
cap, both machined of solid brass.
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