Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2026



The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order:

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Key features:

  • First Noctilux-M lens with a 35mm focal length
  • Exceptionally fast maximum aperture of f/1.2
  • Distinctive Noctilux rendering with smooth, natural bokeh
  • Optimized for high-resolution Leica M cameras
  • Advanced optical design with floating element
  • Three aspherical elements produced using Precision Glass Molding (PGM)
  • Extended close focusing distance down to 0.5 m
  • Integrated, extendable lens hood
  • Handcrafted in Wetzlar, Germany






Additional information on the new lens can be found at Reddotforum:

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Last chance to get the Kamerakraft LM10 grip for Leica M10 cameras

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2026




The last batch of Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2.1 for Leica M10 cameras is now available for order – your last chance to get one:

Additional information on the Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2.1:

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One more Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens leak before the official announcement tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2026

One more Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens leak before the official announcement tomorrow:

Reminder: the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be announced on Thursday

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Leica registered a new camera model 3403

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2026


Yesterday, Leica registered a new camera model 3403 with the Indonesian certification agency:


My guess is that this registration is for the rumored Leica SL 44MP camera that is expected to be announced around May 2026:

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2026 Lidong Spring Photography Auction: accepting consignments

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2026



The upcoming 2026 Lidong Spring Photography Auction is now accepting consignments (see previous coverage):

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Viltrox to announce their first L-mount lens(or lenses) on February 5th

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026


Viltrox will announce their first L-mount lens(es) on February 5th. I have been reporting for a while that the first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be (see also the leaked picture above):

Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance in September, 2025:

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Reminder: the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be announced on Thursday

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026


The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be officially announced on January 29 (Thursday). Additional information can be found here:

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