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The Artralab 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” lens for Leica M-Mount is now back in stock

By LR admin | Published: July 11, 2025

The Artralab 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens for Leica M-Mount is now back in stock (both the black and silver versions):

Amazon Store
B&H Photo (special order)

Additional informtion on the lens can be found here:

Just announced: new ArtraLab SIMILAR 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” full-frame lens for Leica M-mount

Artralab also opened its official Amazon store:

Oberwerth announced a new half case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera (fits also the D-Lux 7)

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2025

Oberwerth announced a new half case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera (100% velvety soft cowhide) that also fits the previous D-Lux 7 model. Two different versions are available:

You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com.

More Oberwerth product coverage can be found here.

Additional information on the new Oberwerth half case for the Leica D-Lux 7/8 cameras:

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5% off coupon code on selected IDS Works products

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2025

You can use the coupon code “RUMORS” to receive 5% off select IDS Works products (Initial Design Studio). Minimum purchase of USD100 required. Limited to one use per customer with code “RUMORS“:

Check the IDSWorks website for the latest accessories for Leica and other brands.

Previous IDS Works product coverage can be found here.

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Amazon Prime Day

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2025

Here are some notable Amazon Prime Day photo deals:

By brand:

By search criteria

By country:

Adorama and B&H Photo have their own versions of Prime Day, offering exclusive deals.

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Leica digest #188

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2025

→ Cosina officially discontinued the Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC and ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 MC VM mount lenses. The Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens is still available.

→ Select Thypoch lenses for M-mount are now on sale at B&H Photo.

→ The new Sigma BF camera (L-mount) is now in stock at Amazon.

→ The new Peak Design Pro Tripod has raised over $3.1M on Kickstarter.

→ New Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for L-mount officially announced (additional informtion).

→ Xiaomi is ending its partnership with Leica to focus on its own camera technology (in the US Xiaomi phones are sold on Amazon).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVC3PX1uIw0

→ With the latest firmware update v3.1.1, the Leica Q3 camera now supports USB-C audio recording from compatible RODE microphones.

→ RedDotForum live at Wetzlar.

→ Leica M3 black paint at the Wetzlar Camera Auctions (October 11th, 2025).

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The rumored Leica M camera with EVF (Leica M11-V?) is expected to be announced in October

By LR admin | Published: July 4, 2025

The Leica M camera with EVF camera (Leica M11-V?) is rumored to be officially announced in October 2025:

The new model will be based on the M11-P but with a clean top plate and no ISO dial – see the leaked prototype pictures above.
Keep in mind that there is still a slight chance that the new camera with an EVF will be called “Leica M-V” rather than “Leica M11-V”.
The Leica M12 and Leica with EVF are two different models. I already reported that the rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead. The latest Leica M11 firmware update has stabilized the M11 camera line, and Leica will continue to sell this model for some time. There will be no Leica M12 this year (2025) and possibly not even next year (unless it arrives very late in 2026).

During my last visit to Wetzlar, part of the production line was covered and not visible to visitors with the sign “Here is an innovative product in the making. Let us surprise you!”

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