Leica Rumors

Two new L-mount lenses announced: Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art and 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2026

The previously reported Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art and 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary lenses for L-mount are now officially announced:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount| 6 Comments

Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 “Apochromatic” M-mount lens production and design update

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2026

Here is a recap of the latest production and design updates for the Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 “Apochromatic” lens for Leica M-mount (as of September 6, 2026):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Light Lens Lab, Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 Apochromatic lens, third party lenses for M-mount| 5 Comments

Leica released a new firmware update, version 1.2.1, for the Sofort 2 hybrid instant camera

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2026

Leica released a new firmware update, version 1.2.1, for the Sofort 2 hybrid instant camera. Here is what’s new:

Posted in Leica Sofort| Tagged Leica firmware, Leica Sofort 2 hybrid instant camera, Leica Sofort instant camera| 3 Comments

New: NiSi JetMag Pro 49MAG magnetic filter system that locks (compatible with Leica M, Q, and D-Lux lenses)

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2026

NiSi released a new JetMag Pro 49MAG magnetic filter system that locks (compatible with M, Q, and D-Lux lenses). The new system is a slim ring that lives on the camera; filters snap on magnetically, and a short twist locks them so they cannot be knocked off. Orders are now open at:

B&H Photo
NiSi website (use code RUMORS for 10% off)

Additional information is available here:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| 2 Comments

Leica digest #248

By LR admin | Published: September 6, 2026

→ “What camera belongs to your zodiac sign?” by Aftershoot.

→ The Leica SL2 camera is now listed for $3,643 on Amazon.

→ DxO released PhotoLab 10 (you can get a DxO discount with promo code RUMORS – for new customers only). Additional information is available here and here.

→ Freewell launched a new ultra-slim locking filter system for 49-95mm lenses.

→ The Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch has been updated with a new movement – see this post for more informtion, including a discount coupon code.