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2025 Tamarkin Auction highlights and insights

News Dan Tamarkin -
The World of Leica Auctions article highlights intriguing, albeit less extravagant, items sold in the auction, such as the Detrola “400” Camera and unique lenses. The evolving marketplace continues to offer surprises for collectors who show curiosity and interest.

Macfilos Most-read Articles of 2025: Leica gear gets the views

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Here are the Macfilos most-read articles of 2025 - the posts that garnered the most views from our worldwide readership. It's no surprise that articles covering Leica and reviews of gear, new and old, feature prominently.

Highlights of 2025: Articles, reviews, and the Macfilos team

Reviews Editorial Team -
Macfilos has had a successful year, publishing a record number of articles and achieving significant page view growth thanks to our readers. The team explored diverse equipment and travel experiences while preparing for 2026.

Taking a Rolleiflex to the Leica Society International Annual Meeting

Rollei David Smith -
I recently did something bold, something brash, something I’m not proud of. I showed up to a Leica Society...

Brian Bower’s legacy in the world of Leica photography

Leica Richard Watts -
Brian Bower, acclaimed Leica expert and author of notable photography books, has died at 91. A former RPS president, he influenced Leica photography through teaching, exhibitions, and collaborations.

Leica Camera strikes partnership deal with Capture One imaging software

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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.

Leica M EV1 Hands-on: Where the M without M makes sense

Leica Joerg-Peter Rau -
The new Leica M EV1 is the first model in the M series with a purely electronic viewfinder. This review highlights four real life-use cases

Review: New version of the Light Lens Lab 35 f/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica

Other brands Ed Schwartzreich -
The new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric lens addresses previous chromatic aberration issues and blends vintage aesthetic with modern performance, impressing users during recent testing.

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

News William Fagan -
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.

Top Winners of the 2025 AOP Photography Awards

News News Team -
The 40th AOP Photography Awards comprise ten individual subject categories, plus additional Awards for Best Commissioned and Best Personal work selected by key industry figures from all the selected finalists.

185-year-old camera and more at the seventh Wetzlar Camera Auction

Leica William Fagan -
William Fagan looks at the forthcoming Wetzlar Auction featuring vintage cameras, notably a rare Voigtländer Metal Daguerreotype Camera from 1840 and various Leica models, showcasing their historical significance and estimated values.

Discovering Leica’s legacy in the old town of Wetzlar

Travel Mark Catto -
There's more than Leica to see in this beautiful and historic town of Wetzlar in the state of Hesse, in Germany. If you're making a pilgrimage here, stay a little longer and enjoy more of what this town offers.

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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica Camera continues to grow in the financial year 2024/25

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Leica Camera Group achieved record sales in the 2024/25 financial year, driven by growth in multiple segments, innovative products, and an expanded global sales network, celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Discovering Leica’s legacy in the old town of Wetzlar

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There's more than Leica to see in this beautiful and historic town of Wetzlar in the state of Hesse, in Germany. If you're making a pilgrimage here, stay a little longer and enjoy more of what this town offers.

Celebrating musical diversity – with a medley of Leica cameras and lenses

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A front row seat at his local library, and a range of Leica gear, has enabled Keith to photograph a dizzying display of musical virtuosity, and build an extensive collection of musical portraits.

This autumn, Leitz Photographica will auction the late Pope Francis’ Leica M-A for charity: the most extraordinary lot in its history to date

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This unique Leica M-A was given to the late Pope Francis by Leica AG and will go up for auction in November at Leitz Photographica in Vienna to raise money for his personal charity. Bidding will open at 30,000 Euros.

First Impressions: Leica Looks vs Fuji Film Simulations:

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Mike discusses his newfound interest in in-camera processing, comparing Fujifilm GFX100RF's film simulations with Leica Looks, ultimately appreciating the quality and detail of both systems’ photographic outputs.

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

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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.

Supporting Macfilos: How to keep our photography blog independent

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Macfilos is an independent photography blog managed by five volunteers from Europe and the USA. Despite regular donations, costs exceed funds, prompting the call for support to maintain the site…

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

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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.

Billingham Capsule 1 Pouch: Stylish camera protection for Santa’s stocking

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Billingham's Capsule 1 pouch adds security and convenience for small cameras and lenses, featuring a stylish design, various finishes, and a price of £125, available starting November 24, 2025.

Discover the 2025 Royal Photographic Society Award Winners

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The Royal Photographic Society has announced its 2025 Awards recipients, recognizing outstanding contributions to photography. Notable awards include the RPS Centenary Medal to Susan Derges, and honors for Omar Victor Diop, David Malin, and Charlotte Cotton. The awards celebrate creativity, innovation, and the evolving nature of photography and moving image.

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