Mandler to release a new 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 30, 2026




 

After the 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements”, Mandler will release a new 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount based on the legendary Leica SUMMILUX‑M 1:1.4/50 PRE‑ASPH lens designed by Dr. Walter Mandler:

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The latest Owlkrown accessories for Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: June 29, 2026

 



 
Owlkrown introduced several new Leica accessories:

Previous coverage of Owlkrown products can be found here:

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7Artisans announced a new AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for L mount

By LR admin | Published: June 29, 2026


As previously reported, 7Artisans announced a new AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L mount. Orders are now open on the official 7Artisans online store (also check Amazon and B&H Photo).

Additional information about the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens is available here:

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Leica SL3-P videos

By LR admin | Published: June 29, 2026


Here are some of the Leica SL3-P YouTube videos:

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Ending soon: DxO, Luminar, Aftershoot, and ON1 discounts

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2026


DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid until July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here. DxO recently introduced 965 new modules – see this page for details.


You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here


ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 21st Anniversary Sale: up to 60% off this month. See the latest ON1 releases here.


Use the coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.


Topaz Labs is offering 20% off a new plan.


Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.

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Leica digest #238

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2026


→ 7Artisans will announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens for L-mount on June 30th (previously reported here). The details can be found here.


→ Adobe announced that it is acquiring Topaz Labs (additional information).


→ The top 100 best-selling products at B&H Photo can be found here.


→ Forget the Noctilux (and the rest). The Leica 75mm f/2 APO lens review: it is still the undisputed king.

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The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full frame ultra-thin pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now on sale

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2026



The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full frame ultra-thin pancake lens for Leica M-mount is currently on sale:


The current Brightin Star lens sale (available also on Amazon and B&H Photo), where you can get up to 20% off select lenses, ends in two days (June 29).

Worldwide shipping is available when you purchase from the Brightin Star online store – use coupon code RUMORS for a discount.


Check also their lenses for L-mount. The latest Brightin Star lens releases are available here. Previous coverage of the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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