A quick update – US buyers do not have to pay tariffs when they order the new Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader from their website: U.S. Customers – Prices shown already include tariffs, which the sender/manufacturer pays. There are no extra import fees or duties upon delivery. The checkout price […]
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 […]
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 […]
