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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for January 2026:

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2026

Here are the most popular LeicaRumors posts of January 2026:

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount now in production

By LR admin | Published: February 6, 2026

I first reported on the new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount back in 2024. A month ago, I published additional detailed informtion ont he new lens. Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here (use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link). Today, Light Lens Lab […]

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Leica survey about future M cameras: classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate, hints at potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026

Leica recently sent out a survey about future M digital cameras. The questions revolved around a classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate: The survey also mentioned potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future. Here is a poll: do you want the Leica M12 camera to have a classic removable or a fixed-bottom base plate? Please […]

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New: Leica LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026

Today, Leica released a new LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX | Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | Görlitz Rangefinder Map Camera Additional informtion:

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Viltrox announces their first lens for Leica L-mount: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 (full-frame)

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2026

Viltrox announced their first lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here) – the full-frame Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is now available for pre-orders at: B&H Photo,  Amazon Viltrox store (intro price of $551) Additional information:

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11 unreleased Leica camera codenames found in the Fotos app source code

By LR admin | Published: February 4, 2026

Someone on Reddit was looking through the Android Fotos app source code and found new reference codenames for potentially 11 unannounced/new Leica cameras:

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The new DJ Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase online

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2026

The new DJ Optical 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase on eBay and Aliexpress. The lens was announced last year: DJ-Optical launched a 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M mount Additional information on the new lens:

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