Leica Rumors

The custom Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: March 13, 2026

The custom Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras and made by PPPcameras is now back in stock and available for order.

Watch features:

Available in Chrome and Black
Based on the Casio AE1200
A striking custom red dial, echoing Leica’s signature red dot
Custom red LEDs for the watch light reminiscent of a camera’s internal light meter
Completing the look with a leather watch strap, mirroring the leatherette of the cameras

Today PPcameras also announced a new custom Casio M-Edition N168 watch inspired by Nikon cameras. More products from PPcameras can be found here. Other services provided by PPPcameras are:

Check out also the “Camera One” photography-inspired watch by Artra Designs:

The ultimate Leica watch alternative just dropped: meet the new “Camera One” photography inspired watch by Artra Designs you can get for under $1,000 (coupon code included)

First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (coupon code included)

Posted in Leica Watches| Tagged Leica watch, PPPcameras| 1 Comment

Funleader/Mr. Ding released a new Contax G28/2.8 Biogon to Leica M-mount lens conversion kit

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2026

Funleader, together with Mr. Ding, announced a new Contax G28 lens-to-Leica M-mount conversion project. This project began in 2019 with the G35 and continued with the G45, with the goal of allowing classic Contax G lenses to be used on Leica M-mount cameras without permanently modifying the original lenses. The newly announced G28 conversion features a brass internal structure for durability and an aluminum exterior to reduce weight, completing a three-lens lineup that covers 28mm, 35mm, and 45mm.

Orders are now open at:

Funleader (update: sold out already)
Mr. Ding Studio (stil in stock)

Discount coupon codes:

Funleader 5% off code: LEICARUMORS
Mr. Ding Studio 5% off code: 2025YLSZMRAE

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

Full details on the new lens after the break:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Funleader, third party lenses for M-mount| 41 Comments

The latest Leica watch news and updates

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2026

→ The Leica ZM 2 Urban Green watch seems to be discontinued.

→ Spot the differences: the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium watch looks very similar to the Leica Monochrom ZM1/ZM2 models.

→ Join the new Facebook group for Leica watches.

→ Reclamation ZM 2 Monochrom by Brandon Ruffin.

The ultimate Leica watch alternative just dropped: meet the new “Camera One” photography inspired watch by Artra Designs you can get for under $1,000 (coupon code included)

Posted in Leica Watches| Tagged Leica Monochrom watches, Leica watch digest| 8 Comments

Just announced: new Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2026

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa online store (international shipping available). Additional information can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged L-Mount, Leica L-mount, third party lenses for L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Leica L-mount| 44 Comments

Reminder: Leica price increase coming in the US on March 13, 2026

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2026

Just a quick reminder that a new Leica price increase in the US is coming on March 13, 2026. You still have time to lock in on the current prices:

Below is a breakdown of affected products and their corresponding price increases:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica price increase| 42 Comments

Leica digest #223

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2026

→ 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:

Viltrox confirmed a new 24mm lens for their L-mount roadmap (most likely based on their current Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 lens).
Viltrox is now asking what lens should be released next for L-mount.
The upcoming Viltrox Evo lenses surpass the performance of existing APO lenses. Viltrox calls them “Hyper APO”.

→ 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).