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Fifty Years of Leica Galleries (1976–2026)

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2026

Leica Camera AG celebrates half a century of Leica Galleries (1976–2026):

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Now available: modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 limited edition lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2026

Focus Studio in Japan is selling a modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 lens for Leica M-mount in limited quantities priced at $999 on eBay: The Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 “M-Mount Modified” is a limited special edition lens based on the industrial lens XENON-EMERALD 2.2/50 (F-Mount specification) manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach (Germany), modified to a Leica M-Mount […]

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Leica digest #220

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2026

→ Get a free WANDRD Rogue 6L Sling V1 camera bag when you spend $799+ on Laowa lenses.   → First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens for Leica L-mount. → A new Leica M3 Lego project is available online (see previous Leica M3 Lego cameras). → Xiaomi is rolling […]

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Rock n Roll introduces the Classic: new drum-tanned leather camera straps (chocolate, distressed red, black, distressed yellow)

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2026

Rock n Roll introduces the Classic – a new addition of drum-tanned leather camera straps available in chocolate, distressed red, black, and distressed yellow. LeicaRumors readers can get 10% off with the coupon code LR10%! (valid for the month of February). Here are the details on the new Classic drum-tanned leather camera straps:

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Deal of the day: new Leica SL Type 601 camera for $2,968

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2026

You can now get Leica SL Type 601 mirrorless camera for $2,967.99 (shipped and sold by Amazon): More Leica listings on Amazon can be found here and here. The Leica 24 SL Type 601 camera was announced 10 years ago and was originally priced at $7,450:

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Did you know about PureRangefinder.com?

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2026

Did you know about PureRangefinder.com? If you’re exhausted by the noise of traditional forums and the flood of AI-generated content, there is a new sanctuary for your work. Recently launched, PureRangefinder.com (PRF) is quickly becoming the destination of choice for rangefinder-style photography, and it is far more than just another place to argue about gear. […]

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The Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0 for Leica M-mount by Mr. Ding is now available in black

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2026

The Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0 for Leica M-mount by Mr. Ding is now available in black finish (initially, only the silver version was released) Previous coverage of M-mount lenses by Mr. Ding can be found here. Additional information on the Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens v2.0:

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