Monthly Archives: May 2026

New DJ-Optical 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount displayed at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2026

DJ-Optical displayed a new 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show: DJ-Optical lenses can be found for sale on eBay. Last year, DJ-Optical launched a 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , , , | 57 Comments

Leica digest #232

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2026

→ Leica Gallery New York presents “Leica 100”. → The Leica Gallery Wetzlar will present a multifaceted selection of significant Leica photography, from 26th June to 20th September 2026. → Leica Stories: in conversation with Ben Franke.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged | 133 Comments

The rumored Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 “Metal Gray” models may not be announced together, but a few weeks apart

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2026

The previously rumored Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50mm f/2 “Metal Gray” models may not be announced together, but a few weeks apart. We may get the first announcement at the end of May or early June (for the M11-P?) and the rest in June. Stay tuned for updates. First leaked pictures of the […]

Posted in Leica D-Lux, Leica M11-P, Leica Q3| Tagged | 41 Comments

Many Voigtlander lenses for Leica M-mount are now on sale

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2026

Many Voigtlander lenses for M-mount are now on sale at B&H Photo: The ZEISS Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM lens for M-mount is also now $182 off:

Posted in Deals, Leica Lenses| Tagged | 89 Comments

SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance crowdfunding project is ending soon

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2026

The latest crowdfunding project by SPINN.DESIGN for a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance will end in less than 36 hours. SPINN.DESIGN is a Germany-based company in Offenbach specializing in innovative, high-quality camera accessories for protecting photography gear. Rooted in German engineering and design heritage, the company positions itself as a long-time […]

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged , | 34 Comments

Leica Q3/Q3M/Q343 firmware update version 4.1 released

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2026

Leica released new firmware updates (version 4.1) for the Q3/Q3M/Q343 cameras:

Posted in Leica Q3, Leica Q3 43, Leica Q3 Monochrom| Tagged | 9 Comments

The new 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2026

The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities. […]

Posted in Deals| Tagged | 51 Comments