The Leica SL2-S Reporter is finally here after several leaks, and not only does it look amazing, but it is also bulletproof. But there’s more news. Leica is fully committed to the renaissance of the classics. The brand is resuming production of the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4, got 1st introduced in 1961 along with M6 camera.
Leica SL2-S Reporter
The SL2-S Reporter merges with the M10-P, Q2 Monochrome & Q2 cameras in the Reporter Design Models, which ostensibly enhances the camera’s dependability & durability by giving photographic creators an alternative aesthetic apart from general all-black systems.
The precise imaging tool’s modest look allows you to blend in without drawing attention to yourself, and its seamless use enables users to focus solely on the activity.
The camera’s core parts are a technological & photographic perspective that has not changed despite the outward alterations and resemble Leica SL2-S, a 24.6-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera with L-Mount technology.
The SL2-S Reporter’s complete metal design is entirely scratch-proof with a dark green finish & a coating of aramid fiber. According to Leica, “it redefines the stereotypes for resilience.” Only 1,000 SL2-S Reporter cameras are produced for global distribution and may get sold for $5,495a across all Leica Stores.
Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4
The company has developed a wide range of cameras throughout its 150-year history, especially with its recognizable M-system, making them suitable for several jobs. Now, they are reintroducing the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 camera lens.
The lens, which was made in Wetzlar, Germany, is making a comeback in its original form with the same optical characteristics. Leica claims that despite being incredibly tiny, light (7.05 ounces), and compact, it is the fastest wide-angle lens in the world in 1961.
The lens opened up more creative possibilities with its distinctive image rendering and delivered a unique look that was particular to its character. The lens has earned the moniker “True King of Bokeh” for its unmatched bokeh, excellent pictorial appeal, and designed flairs while shooting wide open.
Along with the Summaron-M28 f/5.6, the Noctilux-M50 f/1.2 ASPH & the Thambar-M90 f/2.2, the 4th addition to the Leica Classic series is Summilux-M35 f/1.4. It is on sale worldwide & has a retail price of 3,895USD.
Leica M6 2022
In 1925, nearly a century ago, Leica was in charge of developing the first 35mm camera that was marketed for sale. The 175,000 M6 film cameras that the German camera maker handcrafted between 1984 and 2002 allowed the world’s top photographers to express their unique worldviews.
The cultural icon is now making a comeback for a new generation twenty years after the model was discontinued. With 0.72x magnification, the new Leica M6 rangefinder is an updated version of the Leica M rangefinder.
Optically coated surfaces that are shielded from stray light are used, and top covers that were formerly made of die-cast zinc are now made of solid brass and finished in an abrasion-resistant black lacquer.
The recognizable red Leitz logo from the original model from 1984 has been retained, along with other defining characteristics like the tilted rewind crank. Other notable features include a new battery warning indication, a light meter, and an exposure meter.
Starting on November 3, the Leica M6 will retail at $5,295 across all Leica stores.
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