Leica digest #192

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2025

Sigma is rumored to announce at least two new lenses on August 19th

→ Sigma is rumored to announce at least two new lenses for L-mount on August 19th.

Sigma promises not to increase prices in the US after the latest tariffs

→ Sigma promises not to increase prices in the US after the latest tariffs.

Here is a mockup of a Nikon Z SP camera – would you buy one?

→ Here is a mockup of a Nikon Z SP camera – would you buy one?

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

→ Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses for L-mount:


  

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New: 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 30, 2025


The previously reported 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lenses for Leica L mount are now officially announced:

Additional information:

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Leica released new firmware update version 2.5.1 for the M11, M11-P, M11-M, and M11-D cameras

By LR admin | Published: July 30, 2025


Leica released a new firmware update version 2.5.1 for the M11, M11-P, M11-M, and M11-D cameras. Additional informtion is available at:

 

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The new “100 Leica Stories” book is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: July 29, 2025





The new “100 Leica Stories” book that was released for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model is now in stock at B&H Photo (more Leica books are available on Amazon):

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Another Leica price increase coming to the US? New trade deal reached with 15% tariff on imports from Europe

By LR admin | Published: July 28, 2025


After the initial suggestion for a 30% tariff, the Trump administration reached a new deal yesterday that includes a 15% tariff on all products coming from Europe (the current tariff is 10%). Please note that tariffs are not calculated based on the final selling MSRP price in the US, but rather on the import invoice/declared value price.

Leica Camera AG primarily manufactures its current cameras and lenses at Wetzlar, Germany (such as the M, SL, and Q series). The secondary facility in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, handles production for certain lenses and components (including select M-mount models like the Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH and Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH). The Leica D-Lux 8 is made in China.

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Leica already increased its US prices in May:

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New Leica APO SL 135mm lens confirmed by Peter Karbe

By LR admin | Published: July 28, 2025


The latest version of “The Camera from Wetzlar, The independent magazine for Leica users” (issue XII, August – September 2025) published an interview with Peter Karbe (Senior Managing Expert on Optics), where he confirmed that Leica is working on a new APO SL 135mm lens:

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Leica digest #191

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2025


→ Yomei and Leica Camera AG present designer furniture for the Leica Cine 1 laser TV (additional information).

→ The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised $3,639,779 on Kickstarter, backed by 4,407 backers, with 19 more days to go. With that crowdfunding campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite and tall versions. Additional information is available here (check also the Peak Design website).

→ The new WANDRD PRVKE V4 backpack that raised over $70ok on Kickstarter is now available for sale at B&H Photo.


→ Jared Polin rants about the RX1R III camera: “Sony, you are not Leica”.


→ Leica Fotos version 5.4.0 released:

  • Re-download your photographs in different formats – perfect for backups or further editing
  • Resume interrupted downloads after disconnects
  • Monitor download progress with iOS Live Activities
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

→ Essential accessories for landscape photography.

→ Alex “Très Cool” Dobé with the Leica SL3 and Q3 at Paris Fashion Week.

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