Monthly Archives: February 2026

Now available: Leica porcelain espresso cups

Leica-branded porcelain espresso cups are now available for sale at: B&H Photo Leica Miami Red Dot Cameras Additional information: Consists of 2 espresso cups and 2 saucers One cup holds 1 single espresso with milk foam 100% porcelain, White, with Leica Outline Logo 10.1 fl oz Capacity Made in Europe

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Will there be a Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera?

I received a cryptic message that a new Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera will be announced within the next 12 months. I cannot confirm these rumors for now, but I’m curious what readers think about such a camera. Here is a poll: “Would you buy a Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera?” Please enable JavaScript to […]

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Leica sales breakdown by camera systems

I cannot confirm if this information is accurate, but I was told that this is the recent Leica sales breakdown by camera systems: Leica M system: 40% Leica Q system: 40% Leica SL system: 12% Other (D-Lux, Sofort): 8% I believe I was under NDA years ago when I first saw the first Leica Q […]

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Second Leica store opened in India in Bandra, Mumbai

Last year, the second Leica store in India was opened in Bandra, Mumbai. The first Leica store is in the capital, New Delhi, and with Mumbai being the country’s creative and media hub, Bandra felt like a natural next step. Here are the addresses of the two Leica stores with some additional pictures:

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Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure & Sling Bag Small

Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure and a new Sling Bag Small. The new Backpack Pure comes with one or two zippers and offers something different: it is more like a hybrid backpack for business trips, with a removable photo insert that turns it into a full-fledged Cordura® camera bag with a waterproof zipper. Early-Bird-Offer for […]

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Leica digest #219

→ Owlkrown released a new Monochrome leather strap (you can use code OKVALENTINE26 for 15% off sidewide). → Mr. Ding is plans to re-optimize their Noxlux 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount, with further upgrades to the coating, glass material, and appearance. Pictured above are reprints of the new lens prototype. Previous coverage of M-mount lenses […]

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for January 2026:

Here are the most popular LeicaRumors posts of January 2026:

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