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Gura Gear camera bags designed for Leica systems

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2026

The Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L camera bags with photo insert are designed for Leica systems and can be purchased from: B&H Photo Gura Geaar onlines tore Additional informtion:

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New Leica price increase rumored for March, but will it take place after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump tariffs as unconstitutional

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2026

Earlier this week, I received a tip about a new 6% price increase for Leica products coming to the US in March. Today, the Supreme Court struck down some of the tariffs enacted by Trump last year, so I am not sure how this will play out. I seriously doubt that Leica prices will go […]

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Tomorrow: Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will take an in-depth look at the newly released Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2026

This weekend, on Saturday, Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will take an in-depth look at the newly released Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens: Only slightly larger than the 35mm Summilux, the new 35 Nocti delivers optical performance approaching the 35mm APO-Summicron, and features the fastest aperture ever offered on a 35mm M lens. In […]

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New “America Unposed” photo book by Craig Semetko

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2026

Craig Semetko has a new “America Unposed” photo book that will be released in March 2026 (see his previous books):

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Red anodized aluminum body caps for L-mount cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 19, 2026

          B&H Photo is selling red anodized aluminum body caps for L-mount cameras: “Designed for L Mount cameras, this Locking Body Cap offers enhanced sensor protection with its locking mechanism, preventing accidental removal during transit. Machined from high-quality aluminum and anodized red for durability and visibility, it complements XLCS Cages and […]

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Update: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M-mount is sold out, LTM mount still available, next batch is coming in March

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2026

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount already sold out in just a few hours. Currently, only the Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum LTM-mount lens is in stock (in both silver and black finishes): Update – all variants are now sold out. The next batch is coming in March. Bookmark this page for future […]

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You can now buy the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 7-element lens

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2026

The Chinese lens manufacturer Mandler has opened its online store, and you can now purchase the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for the Leica M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica […]

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