IDSworks introduced a new line of ultra-light leather cases (under 60g) for Leica M10 and M11 cameras. The key feature of the cases is a base plate that is only 3.5 mm thick for the M11 and 2.5mm thick for the M10:
The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount will be announced in August.
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:
→ New Owlkrown FlexCase colors available.
→ The latest lens reviews from LeicaImages:
→ Gold Leica Sultan of Burnie M6 camera with Summilux lens for sale at LiveAuctioneers (see all of their Leica listings).
→ See this post for what is coming next in Aftershoot (free trial | galleries | previous coverage | “AI will not replace us“).
→ SanDisk’s first 8TB SDUC memory cards confirmed: massive storage, but new card readers required.
→ The Leica Noctilux 1:1.2/50mm – a complete guide to every variation.
→ Experience the new Leica SL3-P at Tamarkin Camera with Leica USA and Leica Ambassador Gajan Balan: Friday, July 17th, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
→ 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist finalized.
→ Wetzlar Camera Auctions: Leica Model C Luxus (October 10th, 2026).
Brightin Star will launch a new APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount on Kickstarter. The campaign is expected to launch in the middle of August:
Fred Miranda published his review of the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 Rigid ZS6 lens for Leica M-mount.
Here are the latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews:
Voigtlander APO-SKOPAR 75mm F2.8 VM lens review.
Leica Q3 Monochrom camera review.
Leica Summilux M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH with MEV1 review.
Leica Hektor L73mm f/1.9 with MEV1 review.
Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1 with MEV1.
Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens review.
Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens review.
Leica SL system workshop in Tokyo
“Kasyapa for Leica” by MAP camera contains many more reviews on their main page):
The Metal Gray Leica Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras will be released next week on July 16th (see previous coverage).
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Leica announced new accessories for the Metal Gray M11-P, Q3, and D-Lux 8 cameras
Officially announced: new Leica M11-P, D-Lux 8, Q3 cameras and APO-Summicron-M 50 lens in Metal Gray
