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Additional information on the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

Additional informtion on the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (see also this post) – pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Thypoch store (use code THYPOCH for 5% off when buying from this link):

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You can get a refurbished Leica D-Lux 7 camera for $1,338

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

A renewed (refurbished) Leica D-Lux 7 camera is now available on Amazon for $1,338 (see also all refurbished/renewed Leica listings on Amazon): Used Leica D-Lux 7 in 9 condition (minor surface marks) is also available at B&H Photo for the same price: Additional information on Amazon Renewed products can be found here and here:

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The new 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now also available on Amazon

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

The new 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now also available for sale on Amazon: Amazon US Amazon CA Amazon UK Amazon ES Amazon FR Amazon DE Amazon IT 7Artisans online store (free worldwide shipping) B&H Photo (coming soon) Here is what was upgraded from the previous version: New 7Artisans M […]

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The new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens will be priced at €9,000 in Europe

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

  The upcoming Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens is rumored to be priced at €9,000 in Europe. I am not sure about the US pricing, since President Trump is threatening Europe with new tariffs that will directly increase the price of all Leica products in the US again. The Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens is […]

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Leica digest #216

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2026

→ Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan. → Brightin Star lenses are now available for sale at B&H Photo (the L-mount lenses can be found here). Until now, Brightin Star lenses were available only at Amazon, Ali Express, and the official online store. → New: Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for L-mount announced […]

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New: Oberwerth Momentum line of camera bags in olive green for Leica Safari cameras

By LR admin | Published: January 17, 2026

Oberwerth announced a new Momentum line of camera bags in olive green, designed for Leica Safari cameras: You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a 10% discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com (some Oberwerth models are also available for sale at B&H Photo): Additional information:

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Epic: Photographer John Abernathy tossed his Leica camera to another photographer to make sure it wouldn’t be confiscated, while he was being detained and pepper-sprayed in Minneapolis

By LR admin | Published: January 17, 2026

Photographer John Abernathy tossed his Leica camera to another photographer to make sure it wouldn’t be confiscated, while he was being detained and pepper-sprayed by ICE in Minneapolis: “I was tackled by ice agents and surrounded by about 50 border police. Just for taking photos. I tossed my camera to another photographer to make sure […]

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