Leica Rumors

New DJ-Optical 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount displayed at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2026

DJ-Optical displayed a new 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show:

DJ-Optical lenses can be found for sale on eBay.

Last year, DJ-Optical launched a 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount:

Leica digest #232

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2026

→ Leica Gallery New York presents “Leica 100”.

→ The Leica Gallery Wetzlar will present a multifaceted selection of significant Leica photography, from 26th June to 20th September 2026.

→ Leica Stories: in conversation with Ben Franke.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica digest| 129 Comments

The rumored Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 “Metal Gray” models may not be announced together, but a few weeks apart

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2026

The previously rumored Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50mm f/2 “Metal Gray” models may not be announced together, but a few weeks apart. We may get the first announcement at the end of May or early June (for the M11-P?) and the rest in June. Stay tuned for updates.

First leaked pictures of the upcoming Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 in Metal Gray

What’s next for Leica? (May 2026 update)

Posted in Leica D-Lux, Leica M11-P, Leica Q3| Tagged Leica Metal Gray| 40 Comments

Many Voigtlander lenses for Leica M-mount are now on sale

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2026

Many Voigtlander lenses for M-mount are now on sale at B&H Photo:

The ZEISS Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM lens for M-mount is also now $182 off:

Posted in Deals, Leica Lenses| Tagged Voigtländer| 87 Comments

SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance crowdfunding project is ending soon

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2026

The latest crowdfunding project by SPINN.DESIGN for a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance will end in less than 36 hours.

SPINN.DESIGN is a Germany-based company in Offenbach specializing in innovative, high-quality camera accessories for protecting photography gear. Rooted in German engineering and design heritage, the company positions itself as a long-time product designer and manufacturer focused on premium, precision-crafted solutions for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, emphasizing durability, comfort, and thoughtful functionality over mass-market alternatives. Their flagship products include the SWIFT-LOCK and CP/CP.02 camera-carrying systems, along with the CW.01 and ProWrapp series of self-adhesive, weatherproof, and shock-resistant protective gear wrappers for cameras and lenses.

You can use the coupon code SPINN-RUMORS on their website to get a discount.

Here are the other active photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects (some are still available as late pledges).:

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged Kickstarter, SPINN.DESIGN| 26 Comments

Leica Q3/Q3M/Q343 firmware update version 4.1 released

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2026

Leica released new firmware updates (version 4.1) for the Q3/Q3M/Q343 cameras:

Posted in Leica Q3, Leica Q3 43, Leica Q3 Monochrom| Tagged Leica firmware| 6 Comments

The new 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2026

The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities.