Leica Rumors

Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure & Sling Bag Small

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2026

Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure and a new Sling Bag Small.

The new Backpack Pure comes with one or two zippers and offers something different: it is more like a hybrid backpack for business trips, with a removable photo insert that turns it into a full-fledged Cordura® camera bag with a waterproof zipper.

Early-Bird-Offer for LeicaRumors readers: Receive 15% off the Oberwerth Backpack Pure using the exclusive code LRPURE. The offer is valid until February 13.

Here is some additional information on the two new camera bags:

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Leica digest #219

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new Monochrome leather strap (you can use code OKVALENTINE26 for 15% off sidewide).

→ Mr. Ding is plans to re-optimize their Noxlux 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount, with further upgrades to the coating, glass material, and appearance. Pictured above are reprints of the new lens prototype. Previous coverage of M-mount lenses by Mr. Ding can be found here.

→ After a successful Kickstarter project in 2023, Clever Supply is back with a new version of the same bag. Additional informtion is available here.

→ Xiaomi has officially confirmed the arrival of the new 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone to the global/international markets. In the US, Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon.

→ The 2025 CIPA numbers are out: compacts up 30% in units and 49% in shipped value.

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount now in production

By LR admin | Published: February 6, 2026

I first reported on the new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount back in 2024. A month ago, I published additional detailed informtion ont he new lens.

Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here (use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link).

Today, Light Lens Lab officially announced the development of the 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount. Pre-orders will open on March first on this page.

The Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based on the legendary Cooke Speed Panchro Series II, a classic cinema lens from the 1940s known for its distinctive soft, glowing “Cook look” and dreamlike quality, optimized by LLL for modern full-frame digital sensors while preserving that vintage Hollywood aesthetic:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Light Lens Lab, Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II, third party lenses for M-mount| 45 Comments

Leica survey about future M cameras: classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate, hints at potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026

Leica recently sent out a survey about future M digital cameras. The questions revolved around a classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate:

The survey also mentioned potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future.

Here is a poll: do you want the Leica M12 camera to have a classic removable or a fixed-bottom base plate?

Next is the list of all questions in the survey:

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New: Leica LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026

Today, Leica released a new LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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Additional informtion:

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Viltrox announces their first lens for Leica L-mount: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 (full-frame)

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026

Viltrox announced their first lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here) – the full-frame Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is now available for pre-orders at: