After the silver Leica SL2 camera announcement, here is an updated list and a recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous reports here):
→ The New Leica M11-P camera is rumored to be announced by the end of the year (possibly even in October).
→ Leica is rumored to introduce a new Q-E entry-level camera. The new Leica Q-E will basically be the current Q2 (just like with the M9 and M-E).
→ Leica SL3 is rumored to be announced in March 2024 with a different megapixel resolution. Another special Leica SL2s camera is rumored to be released later this year.
→ Leica M interchangeable lens camera with built-in EVF (Leica RM?): “if there were sufficient demand, Leica would consider producing an M with EVF” (source). Don’t expect this model to be released until the next generation of M cameras (M12?). In 2024 Leica is planning a major release for the next generation of M cameras to coincide with 70 years of the platform. Three cameras are rumored to be released in a variety of finishes, including one that has never been used before. I don’t see anything major to be announced until next year (2024).
→ Rumored Leica lenses – more M lenses are expected to be announced in order to take full advantage of the new 60MP sensor:
- The next APO lens will be a redesigned version of the current Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH, expect it to be released before the Summer of 2023.
- Thanks to the success of their line of legacy lenses and the newly released Leica M6, the company is now considering new designs based on pre-M cameras but with M-mounts
- Leica 105mm lens for L-mount
- Leica 18-50mm lens for L-mount
- Leica teleconverter for L-mount
- Leica APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens (expected in 2023)
- Leica APO-Summicron-SL 24mm f/2 ASPH lens (expected in 2023)
- Along with the next-generation SL cameras, Leica will introduce a budget line of zoom and prime lenses (previously reported here)
→ For the Leica M 70th-anniversary in 2024, Leica is expected/rumored to release the next generation of Leica watches. A new Leica L3 watch with a mechanical alarm complication is a possibility.
→ Leica mirrorless medium format camera is scheduled for production in 2025 (see the first picture of the camera prototype here).
