Monthly Archives: October 2026

Rock n Roll launches the Milano Incognito in Black, Brown, and Taupe

Rock n Roll has launched the Milano Incognito, a compact leather camera bag designed to carry up to three Leica M cameras with attached lenses without looking like a camera bag. It is made from the same premium full-grain leather as the Milano Backpack and comes in Black, Brown, and Taupe: Milano Incognito Black Milano […]

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This new green $89 TTartisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for L-mount is a perfect match for Leica SL Reporter cameras

TTartisan released two new versions of the AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for L-mount in titanium & green colors – a perfect match for Leica SL Reporter cameras: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | TTartisan online store (use code RUMORS for a discount) 156~167g lightweight design 0.48m minimum focusing distance Stepping autofocus motor Lens hood included Launch price: […]

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Pixii camera is in judicial liquidation

The French camera manufacturer Pixii (see previous coverage) has entered judicial liquidation, according to the French corporate and legal registry. Pixii cameras are now up to $800 off at B&H Photo: According to French business records, the company went through the following sequence:

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Leica digest #254

→ Esquisse is another camera inspired by Leica design. → The 2026 Tamarkin Auction Fall Auction catalog is now available (the auction will take place on November 21st). → Leica Gallery New York presents Les Fincher: behind the scenes of Laurie Anderson’s Home of the Brave. → Leica Gallery Boston presents Days Go By featuring […]

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Leica is rumored to announce a new Summaron-M 35mm f/2.8 lens for 2,000 euros

Leica is rumored to be announcing a new 35mm f/2.8 lens priced around 2,000 euros. Leica used to have a Summaron 35mm f/2.8 lens (1958-1974): see eBay listings. Several other manufacturers currently offer 35mm f/2.8 lenses for M-mount: Stay tuned for updates – I do not have the release date yet, but the lens is […]

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Voigtländer celebrates 100 years of Skopar lenses with a new COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm f/2.5 VM lens (Leica M-mount)

Voigtländer celebrates 100 years of Skopar lenses with a new COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm f/2.5 VM “100th model” lens (Leica M-mount): Special model with a silver finish Includes a dedicated slotted lens hood Comes with a three-piece metal rear cap All-metal lens barrel offering high rigidity and durability Manual focus for precise focusing control Built-in rangefinder coupling […]

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Oberwerth released a new Signature Bag L flagship bag in a warm light brown

Oberwerth released a new Signature Bag L flagship bag in a warm light brown (use the coupon code RUMORS for a discount): Additional information:

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