The History of Leica vs Zeiss and the Battle of the Rangefinders
For several decades, there were two big names — both of which happened to be German — in the 35mm camera world that stood like skyscrapers among all companies. You’ve …
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PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2025
For its fourth year in a row, PetaPixel has gathered its team together to guess the things they just know are going to take place over the next calendar year. …
The Best Leica M Lenses That Won’t Break the Bank
Leica M-mount cameras and lenses are legendary for their precision craftsmanship and stunning image quality. But let’s face it — Leica glass can be intimidatingly expensive. If you’re dreaming of …
‘One of the Most Remarkable’ Leica Camera Prototypes Ever Sells for Over $2.1 Million
Earlier this month, the Leitz Photographica Auction previewed some of the 423 lots that were for sale over the weekend in Vienna, Austria, including a rare Leica M prototype auction …
Man Pays $600 for Golden Nazi Leica Camera Only to Discover it’s a Fake
An antique expert informed the man that his golden Leica was a fake. A man who thought he had a priceless Leica used by the Nazis at the 1936 Olympics …
Leica’s New Glossy Black Paint M11 and Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. Age with Style
One day after announcing its highest revenue ever, Leica unveiled new, glossy black editions of its M11 digital rangefinder camera and popular Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. lens. “These designs celebrate …
Leica Just Recorded the Highest Revenue in Its Entire 100-Year History
Leica Camera announced that its 2023/2024 fiscal year saw it achieve the highest revenue in the entire history of the company. It saw 14% growth to 554 million euros over …
A New Light Meter for the Old Leica M6
The Leica M6 is one of the company’s most popular cameras. Built from 1984 to 1998, it proved to be so desirable that two years ago, Leica reintroduced a modestly …
Rare Prototype Leica M Expected to Sell for Over $750,000 at Auction
Leica M prototype 423 lots comprising rare and exceptional pieces of photographic history will be up for auction at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23 in Vienna. 2024 …
Iconic Nan Golden Photo Sells for $71K at Leitz Photographica Auction
‘Jimmy Paulette on David’s Bike’ by Nan Goldin | © Leitz Photographica Auction Leitz Photographica Auction, best known for selling rare cameras for six and seven-figure sums, also sells photographic …