Leica Rumors

New Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 lens confirmed: leaked picture and details

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2026

I can now confirm the rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here are the updated details:

Based on one of the rarest and most historically significant lenses in the Leica M-System: the Elcan 66 mm f/2 (never released for public sale)
A spy lens originally developed by Dr. Walter Mandler at Ernst Leitz Canada in the late 1960s for the US Navy
Only around 200 units of the original Elcan 66 mm f/2 were ever produced (strong collector appeal)
Limited edition to 660 pieces (why not 666?:)
Announcement rumored for September 3rd (Thursday)
Part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection
Price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros
Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:

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Leica could also announce an SL3 Reporter camera in metal gray

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2026

I am not 100% sure yet, but I think Leica could also announce a new SL3 Reporter camera in metal gray or a similar color like the existing Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8 versions:

All three new Leica metal gray cameras are now in stock: Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8

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Leica rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited edition lens next week on September 3rd

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2026

Leica is rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited-edition lens next week, on September 3rd (Thursday).

The new model will be part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection.

Only 660 pieces will be produced, and the price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros.

Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Classic, Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 lens, Leica vintage historical heritage lenses, Walter Mandler| 54 Comments

New: 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens L-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2026

The previously reported 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens L-mount is now available for purchase at the 7artisans online store – use code RUMORS for a discount (coming soon to B&H Photo).

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5, Chinese lenses for L-mount, L-Mount, Leica L-mount, third party lenses for L-mount| 20 Comments

Coming soon: Mr. Ding Leica M-mount conversion kits for Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7, 50mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4 lenses

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2026

Mr. Ding Studio is currently developing new Leica M-mount conversion kits for the classic Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7, 50mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The design will keep the original outer barrel and brand ring intact. The installation process will be much easier. The new kits are in the final R&D stage and have already gone through several iterations of testing and refinement. The official release is expected by the end of the year.

Mr.Ding Studio is also working on a new M-mount rehousing/conversion kit for the Schneider Componon 50mm f/2.8 lens (see eBay listings):

Mr. Ding Studio is working on a new M-mount rehousing/conversion kit for the Schneider Componon 50mm f/2.8 lens

Mr. Ding Studio currently still has in stock the following Leica M-mount lens conversion kits (see all products):

Additional information:

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The Leica M-A “Leica Historica” 50th anniversary limited edition set with matching APO-Summicron-M 1:2/35 ASPH lens finally revealed

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2026

Last year I reported on the Leica M-A “Leica Historica” 50th anniversary limited edition set, but the information was very limited – basically only from a magazine cover: