Leica digest #219

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2026



→ Owlkrown released a new Monochrome leather strap (you can use code OKVALENTINE26 for 15% off sidewide.)


→ Mr. Ding is planning to re-optimize their Noxlux 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount, making further upgrades to the coating, glass material, and appearance. Pictured above are reprints of the new lens prototype. Previous coverage of M-mount lenses by Mr. Ding can be found here.


→ After a successful Kickstarter project in 2023, Clever Supply is back with a new version of the same bag. Additional informtion is available here.


→ Xiaomi has officially confirmed the arrival of the new 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone to the global/international markets. In the US, Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon.


→ The 2025 CIPA numbers are out: compacts up 30% in units and 49% in shipped value.

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for January 2026:

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2026


Here are the most popular LeicaRumors posts of January 2026:

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount now in production

By LR admin | Published: February 6, 2026




I first reported on the new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount back in 2024. A month ago, I published additional detailed informtion ont he new lens.

Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here (use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link).

Today, Light Lens Lab officially announced the development of the 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount. Pre-orders will open on March first on this page.

The Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based on the legendary Cooke Speed Panchro Series II, a classic cinema lens from the 1940s known for its distinctive soft, glowing “Cook look” and dreamlike quality, optimized by LLL for modern full-frame digital sensors while preserving that vintage Hollywood aesthetic:

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Leica survey about future M cameras: classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate, hints at potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026


Leica recently sent out a survey about future M digital cameras. The questions revolved around a classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate:


The survey also mentioned potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future.


Here is a poll: do you want the Leica M12 camera to have a classic removable or a fixed-bottom base plate?


Next is the list of all questions in the survey:

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New: Leica LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026




Today, Leica released a new LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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Additional informtion:

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Viltrox announces their first lens for Leica L-mount: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 (full-frame)

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026




Viltrox announced their first lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here) – the full-frame Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is now available for pre-orders at:

Additional information:

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11 unreleased Leica camera codenames found in the Fotos app source code

By LR admin | Published: February 4, 2026


Someone on Reddit was looking through the Android Fotos app source code and found new reference codenames for potentially 11 unannounced/new Leica cameras:

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