Leica has released its first smartphone, the Leitz Phone 1, into the Japanese market, where it will be available exclusively through SoftBank, a leading distributor.
Panasonic announces Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/panasonic-announces-leica-dg-vario-summilux-25-50mm-f-1-7-asph-lens/The latest addition to the popular Lumix G Series is the Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH lens, which is due for release next month.
Leica SL2-S
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/mirrorless-cameras/mirrorless-cameras-full-frame/leica-sl2-s/Leica’s most versatile full frame camera boasts a new 24-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with IBIS and offers faster processing plus improved power management.
Leica APO-Summicron SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/mirrorless-lenses/mirrorless-lenses-full-frame/leica-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-f-2-asph-lens/A moderate wide-angle prime lens for L-mount cameras with weatherproof sealing, effective focusing and superior image quality.
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/mirrorless-lenses/mirrorless-lenses-full-frame/leica-super-vario-elmar-sl-16-35mm-f-3-5-4-5-asph-lens/A wide-angle zoom lens with weather-resistant sealing and minimal distortions for landscape and architectural photographers.
Leica announces Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/leica-announces-vario-elmarit-sl-24-70mm-f-2-8-asph-lens/Leica Camera expands its Leica SL lens portfolio with the addition of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. Zoom lens, which will be offered alone and with the SL2 and SL2-S cameras.
Leica releases APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/leica-releases-apo-summicron-m-35-f-2-asph-lens/Leica Camera has added a new lens, the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH., to its suite of prime lenses for M-mount cameras.
Leica auction scheduled for 12 June 2021
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/events/leica-auction-scheduled-for-12-june-2021/Leica Camera has announced its upcoming auction will take place 12 June 2021 in Vienna and it is seeking consignments of unique pieces and entire collections for inclusion.
New firmware for Leica M series cameras
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/firmware-updates/new-firmware-for-leica-m-series-cameras/Leica Camera has released firmware updates for its M-D, M & M10 Monochrom (TYP 246), M (TYP 240/262), M 10-R and M 10-P rangefinder cameras adding a new distortion control.
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens released in Leica M mount
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/mitakon-50mm-f-0-95-lens-released-in-leica-m-mount/ZY Optics has released a version to its popular Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens with a Leica M mount.