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 […]
We already had a price increase in the US (and Canada) based on the first round of tariffs, and now the Trump administration is threatening a new 30% tariff on goods from the EU, effective August 1: BBC | Reuters. If you are planning on purchasing any new Leica gear, now would be a good […]
Leica Camera Japan Co., Ltd. will increase the prices of some products in Japan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Please note that products reserved or ordered on or after Wednesday, July 23, 2025, will be delivered at the new price. Check the current Leica prices and availability at Map Camera. Here is the new price […]
A reader sent me a link to this Reddit post where somebody described buying a Leica M11-P Safari in Germany for $8,600 (almost $2,800 in savings compared to the current US price): “Picked up the new Leica M11-P Safari while traveling in Germany. After VAT refund + U.S. tax exemption + 2% cashback, my final […]
After the recent price increase in the US due to the new Trump tariffs, Leica reduced the prices of the D-Lux 8 camera and the Lux grip: Leica D-Lux 8: went from $1,595 to $2,790 and is now down to $1,915 Leica Lux grip: went from $329 to $625 and is now down to $395 […]
Here are some Leica US price increase examples: Leica D-Lux 8: the camera saw a 90% price increase, going from $1,595 to $2,790, as it is made in China Leica M11 Monochrome: only a 10% price increase from $9,195 to $10,160 Leica M11-D: saw a 7% price rise from $9,195 to $9,839 Leica M11-P: a […]
After Canon, Sony, Fuji, Leica, and Blackmagic, Sigma will also increase prices in the US on June 2nd, 2025, due to the Trump tariffs. The Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount can be found here. The Sigma cameras for Leica L-mount can be found here (the new Sigma BF camera is now shipping). The full text […]
