Leica Rumors

The Metal Gray Leica Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras will be released on July 16th

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2026

The Metal Gray Leica Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras will be released next week on July 16th (see previous coverage).

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Leica announced new accessories for the Metal Gray M11-P, Q3, and D-Lux 8 cameras

Officially announced: new Leica M11-P, D-Lux 8, Q3 cameras and APO-Summicron-M 50 lens in Metal Gray

Posted in Leica D-Lux, Leica Q3| Tagged Leica D-Lux 8, Leica Metal Gray| 1 Comment

DK-Optic lenses for Leica M-mount (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2026

Here is some additional informtion on the latest DK-Optic lenses for Leica M-mount:

The Chiaro 76mm f/1.9 M: gorgeous 3D pop, cinematic rendering, and organic skin tones of the classic British “Super Six” design, engineered into a native M-mount body.
The Impastolite 51mm f/1.5 M: inspired by the legendary Septac formula. Weighing only 179g, featuring an 18-blade aperture for perfectly circular bokeh, and is rangefinder coupled
The Impastolite 51mm f/1.5 M: based on the mid-20th century British 50mm f/1.5, widely known as the legendary Septac, this is a 1:1 true-to-original restoration

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

DK-Optic lenses are also sold on eBay.

Here are the full details and technical specifications:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, DK-Optic, DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 40 Comments

Additional picture of the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount (coming in July))

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2026

Here are a few additional pictures of the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount (pre-orders will open in July – check the official website for updates):

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| 15 Comments

The Leica SL3 Reporter camera now comes with a free Leica M-L adapter ($480 value) and a complimentary Capture One trial

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2026

The Leica SL3 Reporter camera now comes with a free Leica M-L adapter ($480 value) and a complimentary Capture One trial – here are the details:

Posted in Deals, Leica SL3| Tagged Leica SL3 Reporter| 18 Comments

Light Lens Lab will soon release the new photographic film and the 35mm APO lens for M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 5, 2026

Light Lens Lab will soon release its first photographic film (previously reported here) and the new 35mm APO lens for M-mount (previously reported here), along with a new website design (see leaked screenshots above).