Leica is rumored to announce a new M11-P Hammertone (Hammerschlag) limited edition camera later this year. The mockups below provide a preview of what the final design might look like (all pictures are mockups): Previous coverage of Leica Hammertone cameas can be found here. See the current Leica Hammertone cameras listings on eBay. Additional information […]
Here is some additional/updfated information on the upcoming Meyer Optik Gorlitz 42mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount:
The highly anticipated Lidong Spring 2026 Auction (see previous coverage) will take place on 27 June 2026 (Saturday) in Shanghai and will showcase a collection of over 200 items (203 historic cameras and 166 photographic masterpieces). The full auction catalog is now available on the official website. Date: 27 June, 2026 (Saturday) Photo Auction: 13:00 […]
Brightin Star officially announced the previously reported 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle full-frame manual-focus lens for L-mount. Pre-orders are now open at: US: BH Photo Worldwide: Brightinstar store introductory price: $239.99, regular price: $279.99, introductory period: June 17 – June 27, use code RUMORS for a discount) Additional information:
The 48th Leitz Photographica Auction was held on June 13, 2026, at Leica Welt in Wetzlar, Germany. The top lot was a 1957 Leica MP-33 in black paint (one of only 141 produced) with a matching Leicavit rapid winder and a Summicron lens, which sold for €600,000 including premium. Close behind was an experimental Leica […]
The Leica LS3-P camera is rumored to be announced on June 25, and it is expected to look like this mockup (not a real leaked picture, just for illustration purposes): For comparison, here is the Leica SL3: And the Leica SL3 Reporter (also without a red dot, like the SL3-P): Here are the rumored Leica […]
The previously rumored Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 “Chip” pancake L-mount lens is now officially announced and currently in stock at: B&H Photo Amazon US Amazon DE Viltrox Store (use code NIKONRUMORS for a discount) Lens features: Autofocus pancake lens designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras Ultra-compact, ultra-light pancake lens in a popular 28mm focal length Innovative […]
