Leica Rumors

Leica digest #243

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2026

→ Third-party BP-SCL1 battery for Leica M8/M8/M8.2/M9/ME/M9 cameras (see also this post for more options).

→ Pergear announced a new 50mm f/1.4 compact full-frame manual focus lens for L-mount for $129 (additional information is available here):

Amazon US (10% off with coupon code 8VQNDWZJ)
Amazon DE (10% off, no coupon code required)
Pergear.com (10% off, no coupon code required)

→ Additional information on the previously reported 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens for L-mount can be found here (check B&H Photo and the official website for pre-order options).

→ Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x and 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro full-frame APO lenses for L-mount. Orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa store.

→ The new WANDRD magnetic camera straps have already raised over $150k on Kickstarter.

→ New: Simmod 4-in-1 Arri PL adapter set with RF/Z/L/E interchangeable mount.

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New from Funleader: lens display cases for the Contax G35 & G45mm conversion lenses

By LR admin | Published: August 1, 2026

For a limited time, Funleader is offering a free lens display case with every purchase of their fully converted Contax G 35 and 45mm lenses for Leica M-mount. The complimentary lens display case is compatible with all conversion kits (currently the G28 is available only as a kit, while the G35 and G45 are available as fully converted, ready-to-use M-mount lenses):

Contax G28 Leica M conversion kit (non-destructive)
Contax G35 Leica M conversion kit (non-destructive)
Contax G45 Leica M conversion kit (non-destructive)

You can also get 5% off your Funleader order with the coupon code LEICARUMORS:

Additional information:

The silver SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame lens is now available for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 1, 2026

The silver SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame lens is now also available for L-mount on Amazon and the official SG-Image online store:

Previous coverage of SG-Image lenses is available here. Additional information on the SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 lens can be found here:

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DK-Optic announced a new Chiaro 1.5-inch (38mm) f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 31, 2026

DK-Optic announced a new Chiaro 1.5-inch (38mm) f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount:

You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for $100 off on the official website:

DK-Optic lenses are also sold on eBay.

Additional information on the new DK-Optic Chiaro 1.5-inch/38mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount:

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The new Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM lens (M-mount) is now available for order

By LR admin | Published: July 29, 2026

The new Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for order and is currently in stock:

In Europe, the lens is currently in stock at: Foto Erhardt | Red Dot Cameras | Jo Geier.

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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Pre-orders open for the Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip for Leica M film cameras

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2026

Kamerakraft has opened pre-orders for their LMGRIP grip for Leica M film cameras. The next batch will be 160 pieces and will be available in all finishes this time: regular black and silver, gloss black paint, and walnut or matte black handles.