Monthly Archives: February 2026

More new third-party M and M mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show

Here are a few more new third-party Leica M & L mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show: Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (development announcement, check website for updates). 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens for L-mount (should be announced soon, check website for updates). Viltrox AF 35mm […]

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Owlkrown released several new accessories for Leica cameras

   Owlkrown released several new accessories for Leica cameras: FlexGrip for Q2 & Q3 Black Chrome FlexGrip for M11 & M EV1 UltraKit M10 & M11 Comfy Raw Vintage Leather Padded Camera Strap – Red Dune Get 10% off your next Owlkrown order with the code LEICARUMORS10. More Owlkrown products coverage can be found here:

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Deal of the day: new Leica SL2-S camera for $2,991

Here is another Amazon special – you can now get a brand new Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera for $3,141 $2,991 (shipped and sold by Amazon): A used Leica SL2-S is now listed at B&H Photo for $2,449. More Leica listings on Amazon can be found here and here. Amazon also sells refurbished/renewed Leica gear. Previous coverage of the Leica SL2-S […]

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This is the new Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi

Xiaomi and Leica recently renewed their partnership under the slogan “A New Era of Strategic Co-Creation Redefining Mobile Photography”: As I already reported, the global launch of the new Leitzphone will be on February 28 in Barcelona (in the US, Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon): The new Leitzphone will be based on the Xiaomi 17 […]

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Two new Voigtlander M-mount lenses to be announced at the 2026 CP+ show: Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 & Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 (VM)

As previously reported, Cosina will announce and display two new Voigtlander M-mount lens (VM) prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Pacifico Yokohama starting February 26, 2026. Here is a recap of the new/upcoming lenses:

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Sigma announced a new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART lens for L-mount

The previously rumored Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART lens for L-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo Additional information Specifications Sigma blog Press releases Related videos:

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Two new M-mount lenses will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 & Optics PEACE 35mm f/1.4 E41

  Shotenkobo is teasing two new M-mount lenses that will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for M-mount This mid-telephoto lens reliably reproduces the rendering philosophy and classic appearance inspired by the classic Dallmeyer “Super Six” 3-inch F1.9 lens, using modern materials and […]

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