Leica Rumors

Leica digest #255

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2026

→ Leica released a new MP limited-edition camera with a Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for the 10th anniversary of the Leica Marina Bay Sands store. Only 10 sets of the Leica MP Leica Store Marina Bay Sands 10th Anniversary Edition will be available for a price of around $18,300.

→ Thypoch announced a new Simera-C 100mm T1.9 lens for Leica M mount: B&H Photo | Thypoch (additional information).

→ Black-and-white film roundup.

→ Trading in your gear to B&H Photo explained.

→ The Lomography 32mm f/2.8 LC-A Minitar-1 Art lens for Leica M Mount is still available for sale (additional information).

→ Godox released firmware update v1.18 for the iT32 flash, improving compatibility with the Leica M11 camera. More information on the iT32 flash is available here. Godox is rumored to introduce a new iT32R flash based on the Godox iT32, but with a round head instead of a square one.

→ The Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 lens will also be available for Leica L-mount.

→ Rolleiflex also got their own photography-inspired watch: Artra Designs (the company behind the Artra lenses that are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon) will soon release a new Artra × Rolleiflex Camera Dual watch for photographers (additional information is available here and here).

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica digest, Leica Marina Bay Sands Store, Leica MP| 9 Comments

SmallRig released a new 28mm waist-level external optical viewfinder

By LR admin | Published: October 24, 2026

SmallRig announced a new 28mm waist-level external optical viewfinder: SmallRig | Amazon.

SmallRig also has a “regular” 28mm optical viewfinder that was announced a few months ago: SmallRig | B&H Photo | Amazon.

You can find all SmallRig products for Leica here. Previous SmallRig coverage can be found here.

Additional information on the SmallRig 28mm waist-level external optical viewfinder:

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged SmallRig| 24 Comments

The new DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase

By LR admin | Published: October 23, 2026

The previously reported DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount, based on the Dallmeyer “Super Six” 3-inch f/1.9 design from the late 1930s, is now available for purchase on eBay from the reputable Japanese retailer Shotenkobo:

This limited edition run includes 300 pieces, featuring a classic optical design and rare NOS glass (250 lenses with blue coating and 50 lenses without coating). Additional informtion on the lens can be found here and here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, DK-Opric CHIARO 75mm f/1.9, DK-Optic, Shotenkobo, third party lenses for M-mount| 32 Comments

Sigma announced a new fp II camera and 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: October 23, 2026

The previously rumored Sigma fp II camera with new accessories and the 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary lens for Leica L-mount has now been officially announced:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
Press releases
Additional information:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Sigma fp full-frame mirrorless camera with Leica L-mount, Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with Leica L-mount, Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount| 17 Comments

We may get the Leica M12 in early 2027 instead of another Leica M11-R: expect only minor improvements

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2026

Back in June, I reported that Leica may announce a new M11-R camera in early 2027 with a larger LCD screen and a different button/comntrols placement:

Leica M11-R camera rumors

The latest rumors suggest Leica plans to release this camera as the next M12 version. Here is what to expect:

The Leica M12 will use the same 60MP sensor and processor/engine as the M11, not the Chinese-made Gpixel sensor reported earlier.
The Leica M12 will have a larger rear screen.
The camera is reportedly already in production.
The official announcement is rumored for early 2027.
The buttons will be on the right side instead of the left, similar to the Leica SL3-P and Leica Q3:

See all previous Leica M12 rumors/reports here:

Posted in Leica M11-R, Leica M12| Tagged Leica M12, Leica M12 with Gpixel sensor| 36 Comments

The latest updates and offers from Topaz, DxO, Luminar, and Aftershoot

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2026

First, here are some photo editing software coupon codes:

Luminar 10% off code: RUMORS
Aftershoot 15% off code: RUMORS
DxO 15% off code: RUMORS
ON1 20% off code: NIKONRUMORS20
AlexOnRAW 10% off code: RUMORS
MyBoook 3 months for free: PHOTORUMORS

Here are the latest updates and offers from Topaz, DxO, Luminar, and Aftershoot:

You can now get 50% off Topaz Studio & Topaz Photo (50% off the first three months of a monthly or annual plan, or 50% off an annual plan paid up front):

Month-to-month: Topaz Studio ~~$69~~ $34.50/mo | Topaz Photo ~~$39~~ $19.50/mo
Annual, billed monthly: Topaz Studio ~~$45~~ $22.50/mo | Topaz Photo ~~$25~~$12.50/mo
Annual, paid up front: Topaz Studio ~~$399~~ $199 | Topaz Photo ~~$199~~ $99

Topaz is now also available for iPhone & Android mobile phones.

DxO released ViewPoint 6 and PhotoLab 10.2. The new version of ViewPoint introduces AI to help correct perspectives in specific areas of an image – here are the main new features:

AI Masks in ReShape Fusion: Precisely reshape individual objects or people with AI-assisted selection and adaptive mesh controls, without affecting the entire image.
Perspective correction without cropping: Make localized geometric adjustments while preserving the original framing, without generating or inventing image content.
Native RAW editing: Open and edit RAW files directly in the standalone application, without pre-conversion.
New exposure and white balance controls: Adjust exposure (±4 EV) and white balance before applying geometric corrections.
Non-destructive workflow: Edits are saved in separate sidecar files, preserving the original images.

You can get a DxO discount with promo code RUMORS (new customers only).

Luminar Web launched on October 15, bringing powerful photo editing straight to your browser. Here’s what’s new:

The world’s first browser-based photo editor with Light Depth technology.
Sky Replacement, now available on the web for the first time.
The first online editor with Presets and LUTs together.
The first web editor with a broader toolkit for landscape, portrait, and everyday editing.
With the addition of Web, Luminar becomes the first and only photo editor offering a Lifetime license across desktop, mobile, and web.

The Luminar 10% off code RUMORS is still available.

Aftershoot announced new Galleries features:

Sales Automation: Run timely campaigns, automate follow-ups, add discounts, and track the orders generated through client galleries.
Gifting & Credits: Create flexible client credit for package benefits, reorders, or service recovery.
Multi-Brand Kit: Save reusable brand settings and apply the right branding to every gallery.
Collections & Portfolios: Organize related galleries under one shareable link.
More client and selling options: N-Photo fulfillment, six client-facing languages, and multi-currency Print Stores.
Additional improvements: New gallery covers, flexible watermarks, Screenshot Protection, and simpler plan upgrades.

Aftershoot now offers every paid gallery feature for FREE until October 31st (available to new and eligible existing free-plan users; includes 10GB of storage).

Via NikonRumors