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Offline for a few days

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2026

I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited Internet connectivity. Blog posts on the latest news and rumors could be delayed or non-existent. Responding to emails will take a while. While I am offline, you can check the following Facebook groups for the latest photo gear news:

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Leica released a silver LUX grip, app v2.0, and a new artist look by Steve McCurry

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2026

Leica released a new silver LUX smartphone grip, LUX app version 2.0, and a new artist look by Steve McCurry. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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Additional information:

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Viltrox announced four new AIR lenses for L-mount: 14mm f/4, 20mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, and 50mm f/2

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2026

The previously reported four new Viltrox AIR lenses for L-mount are now officially announced and available for order (Viltrox already had two L-mount lenses):

Viltrox online store: use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off
Amazon US | Amazon DE
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Pricing and availability:

Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air L MSRP – $199 / €229 / £190
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Air L MSRP – $168 / €189 / £165
Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Air L MSRP – $176 / €189 / £165
Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air L MSRP – $199 / €229 / £190

Key features:

Four new compact prime lenses: 14mm F4.0, 20mm F2.8, 40mm F2.5, and 50mm F2.0
Ultra-lightweight, highly portable designs
14-50mm provides a complete range of scene vs subject options
Excellent minimum focal distances and maximum magnification for their class
Sharp, clean images with minimal aberration
Native L-Mount support with in-camera correction

Additional information:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance, Leica Lenses| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, third party lenses for L-mount, Viltrox| 52 Comments

Also now available: Lailens 50mm f/1.5 Kino Plasmat‌ lens for M-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2026

In addition to the Lailens 35mm f/3.5, the Lailens 50mm f/1.5 Kino Plasmat‌ lens for M-mount is now also finally available for sale on eBay:

Black version
Silver version

Previous coverage and additional information on the Lailens 50mm f/1.5 lens can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Lailens, Lailens 50mm f/1.1 lens, third party lenses for M-mount| 17 Comments

Now available for order: the new Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2026

The new Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount is now open for orders (previous coverage | product page | additional information). Here are the details on the new lens:

Pricing
- Black aluminum (290g): $368
- Silver gray chrome-plated brass (385g): $548
Announcement time:
- London time: September 20th, 2026, 3 pm
- NYC time: September 20th, 2026, 10 am
For most destinations worldwide, Mandler covers shipping costs and applicable taxes.
Every lens comes with a one-year warranty and dedicated after-sales support
The LTM version will be available later
The new Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens combines modern craftsmanship with new-generation materials and is refined through multiple rounds of development.
Technical specifications, MTF chart, lens design and additional pictures:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Mandler, Mandler 50mm f/1.4 E46 PRE-ASPH, third party lenses for M-mount, Walter Mandler| 26 Comments

Leica digest #250

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2026

→ Viltrox will announce four new L-mount lenses next week (previously reported here; Viltrox currently has two L-mount lenses; use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off):

→ Insta360 and Leica bring creators together for an exclusive Luna Series experience in New York.

→ Lexar and Leica present Threads of Time: a journey through silk and lens at Leica Gallery Amsterdam.

→ New Leica Store in River Oaks District, Houston location officially announced.

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You don’t have to be a paying member to get discounts from those brands

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2026

You don’t have to be a paying member of a website in order to get discounts from certain brands – here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use. Most of the coupon codes require the purchase to be made from the provided links: