Leica will soon announce a new Hammertone M-A camera. Back in June, I initially reported on a new Leica M11-P Hammertone. I now believe the information I provided earlier was incorrect, unless Leica will announce two different Hammertone versions: M-A and M11-P. Leica M11-P Hammertone limited edition camera rumored The new Hammertone camera is rumored […]
A new batch of the Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order. The quantity is limited- the last batch sold out in 20 minutes. Shipments are expected to start between October 10 and October 20, in the order received. The pricing is as follows: Black aluminum (290g): $368 […]
WSJ published a new article “These $10,000 Cameras Are a Rare European Manufacturing Success” discussing the latest developments at Leica Camera AG – here is a recap of the main points:
Funleader will release a new Artizlab Classic-M 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount in November 2026. The lens is inspired by the classic Leica E43 Summilux 50mm f/1.4, featuring a compact vintage-style design and a minimum focusing distance of 0.45 m. Check the official website for updates. You can find previous coverage of Funleader lenses […]
Light Lens Lab is teasing a new M-mount lens:
→ Leitz announced iD Mount, which adds a metadata interface for lens identification to Leitz HUGO and Leitz SUMMILUX-C lenses. → The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 21, 2026. → Check out the new Red Dot Photo Workshops website by Leica Store Miami. → Dr Ronny Fritsche is leaving Leica Camera. → […]
I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited Internet connectivity. Blog posts on the latest news and rumors could be delayed or non-existent. Responding to emails will take a while. While I am offline, you can check the following Facebook groups for the latest photo gear news: Leica Leica M11 […]
