Leica Rumors

The Rock n Roll Milano Traveler Bag is back in stock from a limited production run

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2026

The flagship Rock n Roll Milano Traveler Bag (see previous coverage) is back in stock from a limited production run. Here are the details:

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged Rock n Roll camera bags, Rock n Roll camera straps, Rock n Roll straps coupon code| 6 Comments

New releases from DxO Nik Collection, Topaz Labs, Skylum Luminar Neo, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe LR + PS

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2026

→ DxO released Nik Collection 9 with new AI-enhanced tools, a completely reimagined approach to color grading, and a new generation of creative effects (additional information). New customers can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS.

→ DxO Labs released 833 new DxO camera and lens modules (additional information).

→ The latest updates from Topaz Labs can be found here. Topaz currently has 30% off sale through May 14th on their most popular products, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video (additional informtion).

→ Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.27 (additional information). You can use the coupon code RUMORS for 10% off.

→ Information on Adobe’s April release:

→ The new Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 21 adds photo editing, tethering, AI tools, and more.

Via NikonRumors

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New 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M/L39 mount announced and available for order for $428

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2026

The previously reported 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M/L39 mount is now officially announced and available for order at the official 7Artisans store for $428 (coming soon to Amazon and B&H Photo).

You can get 5% off 7Artisans lenses with code RUMORS (use this link to order).

Additional information:
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Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8, 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount, Chinese lenses for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 5 Comments

Brightin Star to announce three new lenses for Leica M-mount: APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH, 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT, and 28mm f/2.8 silver pancake

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2026

Brightin Star will soon announce three new lenses for Leica M-mount (in the US, Brightin Star lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon):

Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 silver pancake lens for Leica M-mount
Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (previously displayed at the CP+ show)
Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT lens for Leica M-mount (previously displayed at the CP+ show)
Brightin Star also announced new Aero UV filters and a new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens for L-mount

Here are the details:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Brightin Star, Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount, Chinese lenses for M-mount, Funleader x Brightin Star XSLIM-M 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 12 Comments

Panasonic announced a new Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 21, 2026

The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens for L-mount is now officially announced:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo
Press release
Panasonic also announced a new Lumix S9 Titan limited edition camera: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo (not available in the US)
Мain features:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance, Leica Lenses| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens L-mount| 18 Comments

Leica partners with Gpixel for the development of the next-generation camera sensors

By LR admin | Published: April 20, 2026

I already reported that Leica is again developing its own camera sensor for the next-generation camera, like the Leica M12:

Leica is developing its own camera sensor again (most likely for the Leica M12 camera)

Today, Leica announced a new partnership with the Chinese sensor manufacturer Gpixel to develop next-generation camera sensors. The collaboration focuses on co-developing new sensors specifically tailored for Leica’s future mirrorless and rangefinder systems, promising significant leaps in dynamic range, readout speed, color science, and low-light capabilities while maintaining the legendary Leica image signature. Here are the details:

Posted in Leica M12| Tagged Gpixel| 51 Comments