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Leica Vario-Elmarit vs Sigma Contemporary: Exploring the benefits of standard 28-70mm zoom lenses

Leica Mike Evans -
Modern standard zoom lenses have evolved, proving their worth against prime lenses. The Leica and Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 options offer high quality, differing in build, weight, and price, catering to diverse needs.

Leica Camera strikes partnership deal with Capture One imaging software

Leica News Team -
Leica Camera AG partners with Capture One to enhance tethered shooting and editing for photographers, offering a three-month trial for Leica users to experience improved workflow and creative tools.

Exploring Yorkshire: From Pastis in Provence to Roast Beef in Reeth

Travel Mark Catto -
Yorkshire is understatedly known as “God's Own Country” and is worth a journey, even from the far reaches of Provence. Mark's trip encompasses the beauty of the county, A richly rewarding roast beef Sunday lunch, served up with the known attitudes of the “Tykes” who live there.

Leica announces four limited edition M lens variants: Three Safari and one glossy black

Leica News Team -
Leica has launched four limited-edition M lenses, including three Safari variants and one glossy black lens, featuring unique designs and limited production, aimed at collectors and photography enthusiasts.

Leica Monopan 50 Review: A new era of 35mm film

Film Jeffery Trilling -
The author, a long-time film photographer, discusses his shift from 35mm film to digital, but finds promise in the new Leica Monopan 50 film, offering innovative color sensitivity and versatile processing.

Leica Announces its Picture of the Year 2025: A New York street image by Joel Meyerowitz

Leica News Team -
A New York street scene, from 1963, by Joel Meyerowitz, portraying a group of women on the fringe of the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, has been chosen as the 2025 Leica Picture of the Year.

Discovering the Real Cuba: Beyond the tourist sights

Travel James Rice -
The Cuba of clichés is easy to see. The real Cuba takes more effort. But the joy it brings is profound and challenges the preconceived notions we might have. Open a window on the real Cuba with James Rice. And then travel there…

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 Review: The ideal standard zoom for everyday use

Leica Jonathan Slack -
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH is a compact, lightweight lens that delivers impressive image quality, especially wide open, and it pairs excellently with the Leica SL3-S camera system.
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Business logic goes out of the window… the rangefinder window, that is

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A project assessing the performance of M-lenses on L-Mount cameras leads to an unexpected outcome: rediscovering the joy of shooting with a rangefinder.

24 Hours of Le Mans Classic with Leica: A photographer’s dream weekend

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For motor racing fans, Le Mans is at the top of the list, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. But for fans of historic Le Mans race cars, there's the Le Mans Classic. These are the images and memories from that event

100 Years of Leica: Witness to a century

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Leica commemorates its centennial with global events, culminating in a celebration in Wetzlar featuring exhibitions, concerts, and special edition cameras, highlighting its rich history and impact on photography.

The purity and the privilege of owning a Leica

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A Leica changes the way you photograph, but it comes with challenges of difficulties using a rangefinder, to cost, to accusations of simply being jewellery. It takes time to cut through the competing arguments to see the truth.

After the Great Fire: Chicago’s architectural revolution

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From the ashes of the Great Fire of Chicago grew the first and second schools of architecture which put Chicago on the map. The revolution continues here.

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Leitz Photographica Auction Results: Leica presented to Pope Francis achieves €6.5 million for charity

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The 47th Leitz Photographica auction featured a €6.5 million bid for a camera presented to Pope Francis, with proceeds supporting his chosen charity. Notable sales included rare black-paint models.

Elemental: Leica Vietnam’s campaign for the M EV1

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The Leica M EV1 is a radical departure from generations of M cameras built around the rangefinder. Who is it for? How does it work? Find out more here.

Unveiling the Leica Q3 Monochrom: Features and pricing

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Leica announced the Q3 Monochrom, a dedicated black-and-white camera featuring a 60MP sensor, advanced connectivity, and Content Credentials technology. It retails for £5,800/$7,790/€6.750, available globally from 20 November 2025.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome to arrive in Spring 2026

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Ricoh will launch the GR IV Monochrome camera in Spring 2026, featuring a modified sensor for improved low-light performance and image quality, while maintaining a compact design similar to the existing GR IV model.

Leitz Auction No 47: Rare cameras and unique provenance from the Pope to Communism

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The 47th Leitz Auction on November 22, 2025, features diverse items, including rare Leica cameras, a unique STASI spy camera, and a camera gifted to Pope Francis, attracting significant interest.

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