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:
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 currently still has in stock the following Leica M-mount lens conversion kits (see all products):
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:
Coming soon: new Leica limited edition camera to mark the 50th anniversary of “Leica Historica”
The edition is now all sold out, and I can share some additional pictures of what I think is probably the best-looking Leica camera ever made:
To mark the 50th anniversary of Leica Historica, Leica presented two exclusive special editions in 2025, each limited to just 50 pieces:
SUB13 (see previous coverage) announced a new Skeleton underwater housing for Leica Q3 cameras:
As previously reported, the new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount is now available for purchase at B&H Photo:
Samyang already has the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 (additional information) and 14-24mm f/2.8 (additional information) lenses for Leica L-mount.
Samyang joined the L-Mount Alliance in 2023.
Previous coverage of the 60-180mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:
The latest Leica Q3 M11-P D-Lux 8 metal gray cameras are currently in stock at:
Additional information on the Leica metal gray cameras can be found here:
Rock n Roll Straps & Bags has introduced the Hard Rock Collection, a new series of four handcrafted camera straps made from Italian full-grain leather.
Designed around Leica M, Q, and SL camera systems, the collection combines two distinctive perforation patterns—Grid and Dots—with two different strap widths.
The perforated construction reduces weight and improves airflow around the neck and shoulder area, creating a lighter and more breathable feel during longer periods of carry.
Additional information:
