Leica Rumors

New Leica Leitzphone confirmed for February 28th launch

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2026

The previously reported new Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi is confirmed for release on February 28th, 14:00 (GMT+1). Leica already held an internal event to present the new phone. Additional information can be found here:

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More new third-party M and M mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2026

Here are a few more new third-party Leica M & L mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show:

Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (development announcement, check website for updates).

7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens for L-mount (should be announced soon, check website for updates).

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 STM ASPH ED IF APO full-frame lens for L-mount (not officially released yet, check website for updates).

New Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG | Art lens for Leica L-mount development announcement.

Magadap M2RF lens adapter for using Leica M lenses with AF on Canon RF cameras (Magadap adapters are sold at B&H Photo).

Check also the other new third-party M-mount lenses announced for the CP+ show:

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Owlkrown released several new accessories for Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2026

Owlkrown released several new accessories for Leica cameras:

Get 10% off your next Owlkrown order with the code LEICARUMORS10.

More Owlkrown products coverage can be found here:

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Deal of the day: new Leica SL2-S camera for $3,141

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2026

Here is another Amazon special – you can now get a brand new Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera for $3,141 (shipped and sold by Amazon):

A used Leica SL2-S is now listed at B&H Photo for $2,449.

More Leica listings on Amazon can be found here and here.

Amazon also sells refurbished/renewed Leica gear.

Previous coverage of the Leica SL2-S is available here.

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This is the new Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2026

Xiaomi and Leica recently renewed their partnership under the slogan “A New Era of Strategic Co-Creation Redefining Mobile Photography”:

As I already reported, the global launch of the new Leitzphone will be on February 28 in Barcelona (in the US, Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon):

The new Leitzphone will be based on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, but it will have a different design as shown in the pictures below (previous coverage of Leitzphone can be found here):

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Two new Voigtlander M-mount lenses to be announced at the 2026 CP+ show: Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 & Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 (VM)

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2026

As previously reported, Cosina will announce and display two new Voigtlander M-mount lens (VM) prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Pacifico Yokohama starting February 26, 2026. Here is a recap of the new/upcoming lenses: