→ Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan. → Brightin Star lenses are now available for sale at B&H Photo (the L-mount lenses can be found here). Until now, Brightin Star lenses were available only at Amazon, Ali Express, and the official online store. → New: Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for L-mount announced […]
Oberwerth announced a new Momentum line of camera bags in olive green, designed for Leica Safari cameras: You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a 10% discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com (some Oberwerth models are also available for sale at B&H Photo): Additional information:
Photographer John Abernathy tossed his Leica camera to another photographer to make sure it wouldn’t be confiscated, while he was being detained and pepper-sprayed by ICE in Minneapolis: “I was tackled by ice agents and surrounded by about 50 border police. Just for taking photos. I tossed my camera to another photographer to make sure […]
The new Funleader Contax G35 non-destructive conversion kit V2.0 (Contax Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) is now back in stock. Following strong interest in the original non-destructive conversion (quickly sold out last time), V2.0 introduces mechanical and exterior refinements while preserving the original Contax G35 optical block. Updates include a reworked internal structure with smoother […]
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released and available for pre-order at: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt. A specifications comparison between the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome and Leica Q3 Monochrom can be found here:
The previously reported 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order: 7Artisans online store (worldwide shipping available) B&H Photo (coming soon) Here is what was upgraded from the previous version: Additional information on the new lens:
The previously reported Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens is rumored to be announced on January 29th, 2026, which aligns with the pattern of new Leica products being released on Thursdays. Stay tuned for updates.
