→ Leitz announced iD Mount, which adds a metadata interface for lens identification to Leitz HUGO and Leitz SUMMILUX-C lenses.
→ The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 21, 2026.
→ Check out the new Red Dot Photo Workshops website by Leica Store Miami.
→ Dr Ronny Fritsche is leaving Leica Camera.
→ Leica opens its first mainland integrated venue in Shanghai.
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The previously reported four new Viltrox AIR lenses for L-mount are now officially announced and available for order (Viltrox already had two L-mount lenses):
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In addition to the Lailens 35mm f/3.5, the Lailens 50mm f/1.5 Kino Plasmat lens for M-mount is now also finally available for sale on eBay:
Previous coverage and additional information on the Lailens 50mm f/1.5 lens can be found here:
The new Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount is now open for orders (previous coverage | product page | additional information). Here are the details on the new lens:
→ Viltrox will announce four new L-mount lenses next week (previously reported here; Viltrox currently has two L-mount lenses; use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off):
→ Insta360 and Leica bring creators together for an exclusive Luna Series experience in New York.
→ Lexar and Leica present Threads of Time: a journey through silk and lens at Leica Gallery Amsterdam.
→ New Leica Store in River Oaks District, Houston location officially announced.
