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There could be unexpected life left in Leica's 24MP sensors. And, just possibly, we could even see a new addition to the range.

The new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 is a compact, relatively lightweight addition to the company's flagship Art range. Designed specifically for mirrorless cameras, this professional-grade f/1.2 prime lens is now the fastest 50mm autofocus lens in the L-Mount ecosystem. If you are an SL-camera owner in search of a wafer-thin depth-of-field, this could the lens for you.

Today Leica launches its second-generation version of the niche black-and-white-only camera, to be known as the Monochrom Typ 246. It features a custom-made CMOS 24MP high-resolution Maestro sensor without low-cut filter, a 3MP live-view screen and 2GB buffer.

The new Leica TL2 may not have the built-in viewfinder that Leica fans were hoping for, but in all other respect this camera is an impressive update. It addresses all the criticisms of the earlier models with that one exception of the EVF. Despite this, presents a compelling case for an upgrade.....

Babsy's Place: Then and now, with Farhiz Karanjawala in Bombay...

There are always good reasons to travel to Berlin. And the Lee Friedlander exhibition at C/O Berlin provides another compelling reason to visit German's capital city…

Within the next six weeks we will have a new Leica SL, the SL2. How near in specification will it be to Panasonic's existing S1R? And what is the future for the M rangefinder as sensor sizes continue to grow?

How the Leica M10 Monochrom opens up exciting possibilities in the field of infrared photography. Claus takes us on to a new spectrum in the cities, forests and mountains of Germany

Why are the 1940s such a popular era for retro events? Mike Evans and Ken Fung go to the Brooklands 1940s Revival event to find out.

Hmmm..... Just when many people thought it was a hoax, the SOFORT pops instantly into focus. it has a lens named after Hektor the dog. Whatever next from Wetzlar?

Faster autofocus, more speed and a revised set of control functions enhance the successful Leica SL. And the zoom lenses get a facelift as well...

Ten years after its introduction, the Leica Digilux 2 still has a cult following. Does this give the lie to the concept of digital rot?

We all try to travel light and when it comes to photographic gear it's only natural to seek gear that will do the job well but in the smallest possible package. This is where micro four-thirds comes in. One fan has listed the seven reasons to choose m4/3 as a travel system. I don't agree with all of them, but mostly this makes a lot of sense....