Leica digest #223


→ New Peak Design bags are now listed for funding on Kickstarter, and they have already raised over $1.4M in just a few days (more Kickstarter funding projects).


Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH FLE lenses comparison: why the Distagon still wins on the M11.


Close out sale at Vi Vante – use coupon code LRVV45 at the website for 45% off (check out also the Vi Vante Amazon store).


Here are some updates on the upcoming Viltrox lenses for L-mount:


→ Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra (additional information).


DxO launched PureRAW 6 – you can get 10% off all DxO products with code RUMORS. (additional information).

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TTartisan announced a new 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for L-mount



TTartisan announced a new 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for L-mount.

Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and at the official TTartisan online store (TTartisan 5% off code: RUMORS).

Additional information:

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Limited to 25 pieces: new Oberwerth LEO camera bags 2.0 developed in cooperation with Leica Society International




Oberwerth launched a new version of their LEO camera bags, the LEO S and M, with a newly developed quick-access flap, developed in cooperation with the Leica Society International (formerly LHSA), limited to 25 pieces:

Update: Use coupon code LSI_10 for a discount.

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Deal of the day: 5% off the Kamerakraft LM10 grip for Leica M10 cameras (coupon code included)



You can now get 5% off the last batch of Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2.1 for Leica M10 cameras with the coupon code LM105:


Additional information on the Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2.1:

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for February 2026


Here are the most popular LeicaRumors posts for February 2026:

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Leica SL3 savings in the US



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

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Leica SL3-P camera rumors


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

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