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
  • 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:

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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:

Lenses

Software

Accessories

Camera bags

Other

Via PhotoRumors

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Panasonic announced a new LUMIX S 20mm f/2.5 compact prime lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2026



Panasonic announced a new LUMIX S 20mm f/2.5 compact prime lens for Leica L-mount:

Additional information on the new lens:

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You can now buy the new Lailens 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2026



Lailens has a new 35mm f/3.5 lens for the Leica M-mount, nicknamed “The White Queen,” that pays homage to the classic British Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 optical design. This is a limited edition of 299 pieces.

The lens is now available for order on eBay for $599.


Here are the details on the new lenses:

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Leica released new firmware updates for M10/M11 cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2026


Leica released several new firmware updates for M10/M11 cameras:

  • Leica M11/M11-P/M11-D/M11 Monochrom/M EV1 firmware update 2.6.4
  • Leica M10-P firmware update 5.26.35.51
  • Leica M10-D firmware update 3.25.50.34
  • Leica M10/M10 Monochrom/M10-P/M10-P ASC/M10-R – firmware update XX.26.35.51

The release notes are available here.

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Leica digest #249

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2026


→ Insta360 today announced the previously reported Luna Pro gimbal camera – the newest addition to the Luna series, co-engineered with Leica (pre-orders: Amazon | B&H Photo | Insta360 store).


→ Duracell is selling batteries for Leica M8/M9 cameras in the UK. The battery is also listed on Amazon Germany. For US readers, check this post.

→ The 50mm battle royale: Summilux M vs. APO Lanthar vs. The Undisputed SL King.


→ 3 Legged Thing launched a new modular, tactical tripod system on Kickstarter (additional information).


→ Viltrox officially unveiled several new L-mount lenses at the 2026 IBC show (previously reported here).


→ Here are some of the new products announced at the 2026 IBC show (see the full list here and this blog post).


→ Pre-orders for the new ON1 Photo RAW 2027 are now open. Use coupon code NIKONRUMORS20 for an additional discount when ordering from this link (additional information).

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