Leica Rumors

Coming soon: new limited edition 7Artisans × Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 silver lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 9, 2026

In a new collaboration, 7Artisans × Seagull will release a new limited edition 7Artisans × Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 silver lens for Leica M-mount:

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Cosina to bring back the Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 & 35mm f/2 Aspherical Type II lenses for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2026

Cosina will bring back two Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line lenses for Leica M-mount in response to numerous requests from customers:

Both models were discontinued in November 2025:

Cosina to discontinue three Voigtlander VM lenses for Leica M-mount

Here is the official notice:

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The next-generation Pixii digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount is essentially complete, the company is now looking for investors, partners, and collaborations with other camera manufacturers

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2026

Pixii announced that development of its next-generation digital rangefinder camera is essentially complete. The company describes the upcoming model as a true optical rangefinder for 21st-century photographers, featuring advanced technology and patents. To scale from startup-level production to industrial volumes, Pixii is now actively seeking investors, industrial partners, and collaborations with lens makers and other camera manufacturers. This has shifted the target launch to 2027. Previously, the camera was scheduled for the summer of 2026:

The next Pixii camera is expected to be released in the summer of 2026 (+ Pixii Black Friday Sale)

At the same time, Pixii has rolled out major software updates that bring much of the next-generation experience to current Pixii Max and Pixii+ cameras. These include a completely redesigned ultra-responsive exposure system, new highlight-protection logic to better exploit sensor quality, a rebuilt app with improved Android support, and a fresh, more immersive user interface informed by community feedback.

Pixii has reduced the prices of their cameras by up to $500:

Here are the details from Pixii:

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Leica digest #235

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2026

→ While memory card prices are going up, SanDisk currently has a sale at B&H.

→ Cosina officially discontinued the following lenses for Leica M-mount (currently on sale at B&H Photo):

→ After a successful Kickstarter project, the new Peak Design Travel camera bags are now available for purchase.

→ Brightin Star to release a new silver MF 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount.
→ 7Artisans to announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens for Leica L-mount.

→ Used compact camera prices quadruple in Japan as CCD models make a comeback.

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Aftershoot: “The Workflow is Now Complete” and “AI that works for you, not against you”

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2026

“The Workflow is Now Complete”

Aftershoot’s biggest recent news is the completion of its end-to-end post-processing workflow, announced on May 28: “The Workflow is Now Complete.”

The company has evolved from an AI culling-focused tool into a full all-in-one platform for culling (Select), AI + manual editing (Edit), retouching (Retouch), and client delivery via Aftershoot Galleries. This shift eliminates the need to switch between multiple apps (e.g., Lightroom for editing/delivery).

Use coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot.

Here are the details: