Monthly Archives: July 2025

New: 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica L-mount

The previously reported 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lenses for Leica L mount are now officially announced: 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Wide Angle Lens 7artisans 75mm f/1.4 Full-Frame Lens Additional information:

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Leica released new firmware update version 2.5.1 for the M11, M11-P, M11-M, and M11-D cameras

Leica released a new firmware update version 2.5.1 for the M11, M11-P, M11-M, and M11-D cameras. Additional informtion is available at: Reddotforum Leica download page  

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The new “100 Leica Stories” book is now in stock

The new “100 Leica Stories” book that was released for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model is now in stock at B&H Photo (more Leica books are available on Amazon):

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Another Leica price increase coming to the US? New trade deal reached with 15% tariff on imports from Europe

After the initial suggestion for a 30% tariff, the Trump administration reached a new deal yesterday that includes a 15% tariff on all products coming from Europe (the current tariff is 10%). Please note that tariffs are not calculated based on the final selling MSRP price in the US, but rather on the import invoice/declared […]

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New Leica APO SL 135mm lens confirmed by Peter Karbe

The latest version of “The Camera from Wetzlar, The independent magazine for Leica users” (issue XII, August – September 2025) published an interview with Peter Karbe (Senior Managing Expert on Optics), where he confirmed that Leica is working on a new APO SL 135mm lens:

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Leica digest #191

→ Yomei and Leica Camera AG present designer furniture for the Leica Cine 1 laser TV (additional information). → The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised $3,639,779 on Kickstarter, backed by 4,407 backers, with 19 more days to go. With that crowdfunding campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite and tall versions. Additional information is […]

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Ending soon: Luminar Neo and DxO Nik Collection offers

From July 24 to August 3, 2025, Skylum is offering an exclusive 20% off coupon code for Luminar on top of the current Summer Sale prices: “J20-RUMORS“. Here are the details on the summer sale: Luminar Neo Lifetime (desktop only) $119: includes Luminar Neo + free 100 creative add-ons + free Neo video course worth […]

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