Leica Rumors

Now available: modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 limited edition lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2026

Focus Studio in Japan is selling a modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 lens for Leica M-mount in limited quantities priced at $999 on eBay:

The Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 “M-Mount Modified” is a limited special edition lens based on the industrial lens XENON-EMERALD 2.2/50 (F-Mount specification) manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach (Germany), modified to a Leica M-Mount rangefinder coupling at the mount adapter manufacturing factory of the Focus Studio brand “SHOTEN.”

Additional information:

Leica digest #220

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2026

→ Get a free WANDRD Rogue 6L Sling V1 camera bag when you spend $799+ on Laowa lenses.

→ First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens for Leica L-mount.

→ A new Leica M3 Lego project is available online (see previous Leica M3 Lego cameras).

→ Xiaomi is rolling out advanced, professional-grade photography features for its Leica-partnered smartphone lineup, headlined by the new Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

→ Leica is currently working on offering existing Leica customers discounts on the Leica LUX Pro subscription.

→ New on Kickstarter: CamCast – turn your camera into a smart, connected system.

→ New on Kickstarter: Shargeek 300 – the next-gen power beast.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Lego, Lego Ideas for Leica M camera, Lego Leica camera, Leica digest, Leica LUX app| 18 Comments

Rock n Roll introduces the Classic: new drum-tanned leather camera straps (chocolate, distressed red, black, distressed yellow)

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2026

Rock n Roll introduces the Classic – a new addition of drum-tanned leather camera straps available in chocolate, distressed red, black, and distressed yellow. LeicaRumors readers can get 10% off with the coupon code LR10%! (valid for the month of February). Here are the details on the new Classic drum-tanned leather camera straps:

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged Rock n Roll camera straps, Rock n Roll straps coupon code| 7 Comments

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

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2026

You can now get Leica SL Type 601 mirrorless camera for $2,967.99 (shipped and sold by Amazon):

More Leica listings on Amazon can be found here and here.

The Leica 24 SL Type 601 camera was announced 10 years ago and was originally priced at $7,450:

Posted in Deals, Leica SL| Tagged Leica SL Typ 601 camera| 18 Comments

Did you know about PureRangefinder.com?

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2026

Did you know about PureRangefinder.com?

If you’re exhausted by the noise of traditional forums and the flood of AI-generated content, there is a new sanctuary for your work. Recently launched, PureRangefinder.com (PRF) is quickly becoming the destination of choice for rangefinder-style photography, and it is far more than just another place to argue about gear.

With the growing frustration over AI “art” cluttering spaces meant for real photography, PRF stands as a firm counter culture. As the sister site to 50mil.com, it is built on a foundational promise, “100% Human, Zero AI.” This is a professional space, designed to host images and provide a home for deep, authentic storytelling and feedback.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged PureRangefinder.com| 2 Comments

The Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0 for Leica M-mount by Mr. Ding is now available in black

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2026

The Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0 for Leica M-mount by Mr. Ding is now available in black finish (initially, only the silver version was released)

Previous coverage of M-mount lenses by Mr. Ding can be found here.

Additional information on the Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens conversion kit 2.0 Leica M-mount, Converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount, Mr.Ding lenses for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 19 Comments

Ending soon: 40% off all Vi Vante camera straps

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2026

The Vi Vante sale is ending this weekend. You can get 40% off all orders purchased from their website with the coupon code LR40INTL. Here are the Vi Vante best sellers: