Earlier this week, I received a tip about a new 6% price increase for Leica products coming to the US in March. Today, the Supreme Court struck down some of the tariffs enacted by Trump last year, so I am not sure how this will play out. I seriously doubt that Leica prices will go […]
Craig Semetko has a new “America Unposed” photo book that will be released in March 2026 (see his previous books):
→ Get a free WANDRD Rogue 6L Sling V1 camera bag when you spend $799+ on Laowa lenses. → First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens for Leica L-mount. → A new Leica M3 Lego project is available online (see previous Leica M3 Lego cameras). → Xiaomi is rolling […]
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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 […]
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:
→ 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 […]
