Leica Rumors

Leica SL3 savings in the US

By LR admin | Published: March 4, 2026

Here are the current Leica SL3 savings in the US (keep in mind that a new Leica price increase is coming on March 13th):

Deal of the day: new Leica SL2-S camera for $2,991

Deal of the day: new Leica SL Type 601 camera for $2,968

Leica price increase in the US confirmed for March 13, 2026

Posted in Deals, Leica SL3, Leica SL3-S| Tagged Leica rebate, rebates| 6 Comments

Leica SL3-P camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: March 3, 2026

The previously rumored new/upcoming Leica SL camera (based on the Panasonic S1RII) will most likely be called Leica SL3-P:

44.3MP sensor (based on the Panasonic S1RII)
Improved AF (better than the SL3-S)
Video capabilities could be lower than those of other SL3 models
Rumored to be announced around May 2026
The new Leica SL3-P model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP)

New Leica SL camera model based on the Panasonic S1RII rumored to be announced next year

Posted in Leica SL3-P| Tagged Leica SL3-P| 33 Comments

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for LTM-mount is now open for pre-orders again (limited quantities)

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2026

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount is already sold out, but the LTM-mount lens version is currently open for pre-orders again in very limited quantities:

~~Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum~~ (sold out again)
~~Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” chrome-plated brass~~ (sold out again)

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Mandler, Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount, Walter Mandler| 29 Comments

Leica digest #222

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new slimmer version of their M-Eyekup for Leica M-cameras.

→ Close out sale at Vi Vante – use coupon code LRW45 at the website (check out also the Vi Vante Amazon store).

→ A few months ago, LightPix Labs announced a new FlashQ FM2 retro-inspired wireless TTL/manual camera flash. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and Amazon (additional information).

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica digest, Owlkrown, Vi Vante camera bags, Vi Vante camera straps, Vi Vante quick release set for Leica camera straps| 13 Comments

Now available for pre-order: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2026

The previously reported new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order.

You can use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link.

Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here.

The new 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.

Additional information:

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| 96 Comments

Leica price increase in the US confirmed for March 13, 2026

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2026

RedDotForum just confirmed my previous report about a new Leica price increase in the US coming on March 13, 2026. You have less than 2 weeks to lock in on the current prices: