Thypoch has already started its 2026 Black Friday deals – you can see the discounted lenses on this dedicated page (see previous coverage of Thypoch M-mount lenses). Some of the Thypoch deals are also available at B&H Photo (the M-mount lenses are listed here).
Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):
→ Leica released a new MP limited-edition camera with a Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for the 10th anniversary of the Leica Marina Bay Sands store. Only 10 sets of the Leica MP Leica Store Marina Bay Sands 10th Anniversary Edition will be available for a price of around $18,300.
→ Thypoch announced a new Simera-C 100mm T1.9 lens for Leica M mount: B&H Photo | Thypoch (additional information).
→ Black-and-white film roundup.
→ Trading in your gear to B&H Photo explained.
→ The Lomography 32mm f/2.8 LC-A Minitar-1 Art lens for Leica M Mount is still available for sale (additional information).
→ Godox released firmware update v1.18 for the iT32 flash, improving compatibility with the Leica M11 camera. More information on the iT32 flash is available here. Godox is rumored to introduce a new iT32R flash based on the Godox iT32, but with a round head instead of a square one.
→ The Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 lens will also be available for Leica L-mount.
→ Rolleiflex also got their own photography-inspired watch: Artra Designs (the company behind the Artra lenses that are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon) will soon release a new Artra × Rolleiflex Camera Dual watch for photographers (additional information is available here and here).
SmallRig announced a new 28mm waist-level external optical viewfinder: SmallRig | Amazon.
SmallRig also has a “regular” 28mm optical viewfinder that was announced a few months ago: SmallRig | B&H Photo | Amazon.
You can find all SmallRig products for Leica here. Previous SmallRig coverage can be found here.
Additional information on the SmallRig 28mm waist-level external optical viewfinder:
The previously reported DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount, based on the Dallmeyer “Super Six” 3-inch f/1.9 design from the late 1930s, is now available for purchase on eBay from the reputable Japanese retailer Shotenkobo:
This limited edition run includes 300 pieces, featuring a classic optical design and rare NOS glass (250 lenses with blue coating and 50 lenses without coating). Additional informtion on the lens can be found here and here:
The previously rumored Sigma fp II camera with new accessories and the 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary lens for Leica L-mount has now been officially announced:
Back in June, I reported that Leica may announce a new M11-R camera in early 2027 with a larger LCD screen and a different button/comntrols placement:
The latest rumors suggest Leica plans to release this camera as the next M12 version. Here is what to expect:
