Here are the first leaked picture of the upcoming Leica M11-P, Leica Q3, Leica D-Lux 8, and Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH in Metal Gray (initially reported yesterday):
Leica is rumored to announce new M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8 cameras, and APO-M 50 f/2 lens in Metal Gray
Leica is rumored to announce new M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8 cameras, and APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens in Metal Gray. I am not sure whether those will be limited editions (the two images above are AI mockups).
The rumored announcement date is the week of June 15th-19th.
Leica had several gray editions in the past, and the color/finish varies widely – it is hard to tell what the new “Metal Gray” will look like:
Leica M-E Typ 240 anthracite gray
Here are the latest Leica M12 camera rumors:
Here is an update on the latest development of the handmade, fully mechanical LTM rangefinder film camera by the Suzuki Handmade Camera Factory in Japan (previously reported here):
Light Lens Lab announced a new 50mm f/1.9 “Rigid-ZS6” (Super Six) Dallmeyer lens vor M-mount (based on the Dallmeyer “Super Six” lens):
Use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you buy directly from LLL.
The Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 “Rigid-ZS6” is the newest addition to the Rigid Series, combining the classic 50mm f/1.9 “Super-Six” optical formula (6 elements in 4 groups, double-Gaussian design with full-frame 135 coverage) with the proven mechanical platform of the existing 50mm f/2 Rigid lens to deliver the original’s expressive bokeh and classical color rendering while boosting center sharpness for modern digital sensors. It is offered in two versions: the standard Rigid-ZS6 and a low-contrast Rigid-ZS6* (marked with an asterisk on the front ring) that provides greater highlight/shadow detail and a more film-like tonal response based on community feedback. The lens features an f/1.9 maximum aperture with a preset diaphragm and half-stop clicks, a compact build measuring just 45 mm long × 54 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 263 g, a brass outer barrel with aluminum/brass internals, M-mount quick-change bayonet, 0.7 m to infinity focus range, E39 filter thread, and compatibility with an optional A42 clip-on hood.
See previous coverage of LLL lenses here.
All current LLL lenses are available here.
→ Reportedly, the new Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi can be used in the United States, according to this Reddit post. You can buy the latest Leitzphone on eBay.
→ The Leica 24 SL Type 601 camera is now $2,770 on Amazon.
→ Topaz Labs released 6 new models for their photo and video apps (Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video). Additional information is available here.
→ Additional information on the upcoming Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount (the first Chinese full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens).
→ Think Tank Photo released new PhotoCross Sling V2 camera bags (check the official website for additional information).
Mr.Ding Studio updated their Contax G35 to Leica M conversion kit to V2.1. The biggest change is that they were able to shave off 80g from the weight of the lens by re-engineering the outer shell in high-grade aluminum – the lens now feels more balanced on Leica M cameras. The internal helicoids are still pure brass.
All Mr. Ding Studio lenses can be found here.
Previous coverage of M-mount lenses by Mr. Ding can be found here:
