Leica digest #221

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2026


→ L-mount deal: you can now get a free Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.8 lens with the purchase of a Panasonic Lumix S5IIX/S5II/S9 camera.


→ Sigma to announce two new lenses for L-mount next week for the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see first leaked pictures here).


→ Skylum is celebrating Luminar’s 4th anniversary this month, and they are running a special offer that will end on March 1, 2026 (see the details here).


→ WANDRD launched two brand-new camera backpacks: PRVKE Zip and PRVKE Pocket. Both models are available in 21L & 31L and are available in Black & Wasatch Green (additional information):


→ New: Travel Photography Cheat Sheets.


→ Coming soon: new 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount.


→ Leica M-A Typ 127 – the mechanical endpoint of the Leica M System.


→ New arrivals at Mint & Rare.

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What’s next for Leica? (updated)

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2026


After the Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens and Xiaomi/Leica phone announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

Related posts:

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New Weekender Nelson S&M camera bag by Oberwerth

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2026

Oberwerth released a new Weekender Nelson S&M camera bag:

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New LM-CR ME adapter with Helicoid EXIF/focus support released (Leica M-mount lens to Canon RF camera)

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2026


A new LM-CR ME adapter with Helicoid EXIF/focus support has been released (for Leica M-mount lenses on Canon RF cameras). You can purchase it on eBay for $249.


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PolarPro created a new lens filter that simulates the look of Kodak Portra 400 film

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2026





PolarPro released a new lens filter that simulates the look of Kodak Portra 400 film. Different sizes are available that can be purchased from B&H Photo (check also the PolarPro Amazon store):

“The Portra Filter embodies the color profile of the classic PORTRA 400. The glass delivers a soft, organic Portra style look and feel straight out of camera. The glass combines a custom color tone, white mist diffusion, and chroma polarizer, which creates warm highlights, natural skin tones, and controls unwanted glare.”

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Gura Gear camera bags designed for Leica systems

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2026



The Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L camera bags with photo insert are designed for Leica systems and can be purchased from:

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New Leica price increase rumored for March, but will it take place after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump tariffs as unconstitutional

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2026


Earlier this week, I received a tip about a new 6% price increase for Leica products coming to the US in March. Today, the Supreme Court struck down some of the tariffs enacted by Trump last year, so I am not sure how this will play out. I seriously doubt that Leica prices will go down. Stay tuned for updates.

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