Monthly Archives: April 2026

The new Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is now available

The new Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is now available: Thypoch online store B&H Photo Amazon store (coming soon) You can use the coupon code THYPOCH for 5% off when you buy from the Thypoch online store. Technical specifications: Ultra-lightweight: 137g Compact size: 19.5-21.9mm Optical design: 7 elements in 4 groups Multi-layer coating […]

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The Artralab 28mm f/2.8 M-mount lens is now available in glossy black paint and brass finishes

The Artralab 28mm f/2.8 Φ28 full-frame lens for Leica M-mount is now available in two new finishes: glossy black paint and brass. You can use the coupon code “Leicarumors” to save about $26 per lens when purchasing from this link. Some Artralab lenses are also sold at B&H Photo and Amazon. Artra Designs also recently released a […]

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The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock (limited quantities)

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is now back in stock and open for pre-order (limited quantities). The Mandler 35mm f/2 is a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses. Previous […]

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for March 2026

Here are the most popular LeicaRumors posts for March 2026 (sorry for the delayed post – I was traveling earlier this month):

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Leica digest #229

→ The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras raised over $800k on Kickstarter (additional information). → The German company SPINN.DESIGN launched a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance. → New Leica SL2 cameras now sell for $4,664 on Amazon (shipped and sold directly by Amazon). → New Venus Optics […]

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The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras has a special solution for Leica M film cameras

The “I’m Back Roll APS-C” digital back sensor for film cameras has a special solution for Leica M film cameras. The Kickstarter project, which raised almost $800k, is compatible with Leica M film cameras – here is how they did it: I’m Back designed a dedicated solution for Leica M cameras Custom back with integrated […]

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Leica announced a new M-A Hammertone limited edition camera for the Ginza Store 20th anniversary

Leica Camera Japan announced the release of a special 100-unit limited edition Leica M-A Hammertone “Leica Store Ginza 20th Anniversary” camera to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of Leica Store Ginza. Based on the mechanical rangefinder Leica MP, the battery-free film M-A camera features the distinctive gray Hammertone paint finish on the top […]

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