Leica Rumors

PPP Cameras released new screen covers for the Leica M EV1 and Leica M9 cameras (10% off coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025

PPP Cameras released two new screen covers for the latest Leica M EV1 and the Leica M9 cameras (two different versions of the screen covers are available – with and without a thumb grip):

Leica M EV1 screen cover
Leica M9 screen cover:

PPP Cameras is currently offering 10% off with the coupon code CHRITSMAS10 (valid until December 16). You can also get a free roll of film with every camera purchase.

All Leica accessories by PPPcameras can be found here. Other services provided by PPPcameras:

Previous coverage of PPP Cameras products can be found here:

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica M EV1, Leica M9| Tagged Leica M EV1, PPPcameras| 12 Comments

New Leica SL camera model based on the Panasonic S1RII rumored to be announced next year

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025

Leica is rumored to announce a new SL camera based on the Panasonic S1RII (44.3MP). The new SL model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP). Here is what we know so far:

44.3MP sensor (based on the Panasinic S1RII)
Improved AF (better than the SL3-S)
Video capabilities could be lower than those of other SL3 models
Rumored to be announced around May 2026

The Panasonic S1RII was announced in February 2025 – here is the camera’s coverage at PhotoRumors:

Posted in Leica SL3, Leica SL3-S| 31 Comments

Coming soon: new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025

Mr. Ding will soon release a new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount. It’s worth noting that, unlike the G35 and G45 conversion kits (the G35 kit is already sold out), the new G28 kit will be made of aluminum, making it much lighter. Here are the first pictures of the new G28 conversion kit:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount, Mr.Ding lenses for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 3 Comments

Leica digest #210

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2025

→ Rare Leica CL “Snapshot” prototype film camera listed for sale on eBay for $69k.

→ This vintage Leica M2-1130091 film camera with a 35mm Xenogon lens is being auctioned at Goodwill, and the current bid is $25k.

→ The first Leica D-Lux 8 books are already available on Amazon.

Check out the latest Leica reviews by Foto Goerlitz:

→ Here are some pictures from Kamerahaus – a new independent Leica store in NYC (picture credit: Isabel Zlatev).

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Billingham bags for Leica, Isabel Zlatev, Leica digest, Leica Foto Goerlitz| 49 Comments

Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount (based on the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4)

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2025

This is not a new lens, but I don’t think I have covered it here on the blog – the Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount is based on the design of the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4, while incorporating the latest optical design and coating technology. Here are the details from their website: