Monthly Archives: February 2026

Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount now in production

I first reported on the new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount back in 2024. A month ago, I published additional detailed informtion ont he new lens. Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here (use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link). Today, Light Lens Lab […]

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Leica survey about future M cameras: classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate, hints at potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future

Leica recently sent out a survey about future M digital cameras. The questions revolved around a classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate: The survey also mentioned potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future. Here is a poll: do you want the Leica M12 camera to have a classic removable or a fixed-bottom base plate? Please […]

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New: Leica LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max

Today, Leica released a new LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX | Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | Görlitz Rangefinder Map Camera Additional informtion:

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Viltrox announces their first lens for Leica L-mount: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 (full-frame)

Viltrox announced their first lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here) – the full-frame Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is now available for pre-orders at: B&H Photo,  Amazon Viltrox store (intro price of $551) Additional information:

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11 unreleased Leica camera codenames found in the Fotos app source code

Someone on Reddit was looking through the Android Fotos app source code and found new reference codenames for potentially 11 unannounced/new Leica cameras:

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The new DJ Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase online

The new DJ Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase on eBay and Aliexpress. The lens was announced last year: DJ-Optical launched a 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M mount Additional information on the new lens:

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“Draht” is a new Swiss-made minimalistic grip for Leica M cameras

Draht is a new, Swiss-made, minimalistic hand grip developed specifically for Leica M cameras (M10 and M11): Use code LEICARUMORSMMD5 to get 5% off your purchase from the online store. Additional information: Millimetric Design introduces draht: a Swiss-made grip shaped by balance, geometry, and restraint Swiss-based design studio Millimetric Design (mmD) has quietly introduced draht_424[d], a minimalist camera accessory […]

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