Leica Rumors

New from Funleader: lens display cases for the Contax G35 & G45mm conversion lenses

By LR admin | Published: August 1, 2026

For a limited time, Funleader is offering a free lens display case with every purchase of their fully converted Contax G 35 and 45mm lenses for Leica M-mount. The complimentary lens display case is compatible with all conversion kits (currently the G28 is available only as a kit, while the G35 and G45 are available as fully converted, ready-to-use M-mount lenses):

Contax G28 Leica M conversion kit (non-destructive)
Contax G35 Leica M conversion kit (non-destructive)
Contax G45 Leica M conversion kit (non-destructive)

You can also get 5% off your Funleader order with the coupon code LEICARUMORS:

Additional information:

The silver SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame lens is now available for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: August 1, 2026

The silver SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame lens is now also available for L-mount on Amazon and the official SG-Image online store:

Previous coverage of SG-Image lenses is available here. Additional information on the SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 lens can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for L-mount, L-Mount, Leica L-mount, third party lenses for L-mount| Leave a Comment

DK-Optic announced a new Chiaro 1.5-inch (38mm) f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 31, 2026

DK-Optic announced a new Chiaro 1.5-inch (38mm) f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount:

You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for $100 off on the official website:

DK-Optic lenses are also sold on eBay.

Additional information on the new DK-Optic Chiaro 1.5-inch/38mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, DK-Optic, DK-Optic Chiaro 1.5-inch 38mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 24 Comments

The new Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM lens (M-mount) is now available for order

By LR admin | Published: July 29, 2026

The new Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for order and is currently in stock:

In Europe, the lens is currently in stock at: Foto Erhardt | Red Dot Cameras | Jo Geier.

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged third party lenses for M-mount, Voigtländer, Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM| 99 Comments

Pre-orders open for the Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip for Leica M film cameras

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2026

Kamerakraft has opened pre-orders for their LMGRIP grip for Leica M film cameras. The next batch will be 160 pieces and will be available in all finishes this time: regular black and silver, gloss black paint, and walnut or matte black handles.

You can use your coupon code LM105 for a 5% discount: use this link
Previous coverage of Kamerakraft products is available here
All Kamerakraft products are listed on this page
Additional information on the Kamerakraft LMGRIP:

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged Kamerakraft, Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip 3.0 for Leica M film cameras| 30 Comments

The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount will be released on August 27

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2026

The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount will be released on August 27th (previously reported here).

Samyang already has the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 (additional information) and 14-24mm f/2.8 (additional information) lenses for Leica L-mount.

Samyang joined the L-Mount Alliance in 2023.

Previous coverage of the 60-180mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance, Leica Lenses| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Samyang L-mount lenses, Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens L-mount| 59 Comments

Leica digest #242

By LR admin | Published: July 26, 2026

→ The new Peak Design modular field L-bracket system for Leica Q3 cameras has already raised almost $500k on Kickstarter (additional information).

→ The Atomos Ninja TX GO 5.2″ HDMI Wi-Fi-enabled camera monitor/recorder is now $240 off.

→ The Leica SL3 Reporter camera comes with a free Leica M-L adapter ($480 value) and a complimentary Capture One trial – here are the details.

→ Not impressed with the packaging of the new batch of Leica M9 batteries (Made in China). Leica recently started selling brand new batteries for Leica M9, M240, and M10 cameras.

→ 7Artisans will announce a new AF 10mm f/2.5 full-frame fisheye lens for L-mount (additional information).

→ This new Chuzhao M3 fixed-lens compact digital camera was recently released in China and is now available on Amazon for $69 (Chuzhao cameras are also sold on Amazon and AliExpress).

→ Godox launched a new Lux Junior II retro camera flash (additional information).