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Four upcoming Leica auctions: Lidong, Tamarkin, OstLicht, and Leitz

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2026

In the next 6 weeks, there will be four major Leica auctions: The autumn Lidong Camera & Photo auction will be held on December 12th, 2026, in Hangzhou, China. The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 21, 2026, in Chicago.

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A rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2026

A rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill (the starting price was just $35): The rare Leica/Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 is a massive prototype fisheye lens made in Canada by Hughes Leitz Optical Technologies (the name used after Hughes Aircraft acquired Ernst Leitz Canada/ELCAN in late 1990 […]

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Leica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2026

Leica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera:

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Oberwerth announced two new camera bags with former LSI president David Knoble: the Daily and the Overlander

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2026

Oberwerth announced two new camera bags with the former LSI president David Knoble – the Daily and the Overlander (use code RUMORS for a discount):

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Finally in stock: Leica MONOPAN 50 black and white negative film (35mm roll film, 36 exposures)

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2026

The Leica MONOPAN 50 black-and-white negative film (35mm roll film, 36 exposures) is finally in stock at: B&H Photo Calumet Photo Foto Koch WEX Photo Red Dot Cameras Map Camera Additional information on the Leica MONOPAN 50 black-and-white 35mm photographic film can be found here:

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This Saturday: Red Dot Forum Camera Talk 100th Episode “Why We Love Leica”

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2026

This Saturday, Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will air its 100th episode, “Why We Love Leica” (October 31, 2026, 8 pm EST):

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IDSWorks released two new products: Leica M11 modular base plate/grip with lens stand and half cases for Leica Q3 43

By LR admin | Published: October 27, 2026

IDSWorks released two new accessories for Leica M11 and Q 43 cameras: IDSWorks modular base plate and grip with lens stand for Leica M11 cameras (available in 4 different colors): IDSWorks half case for Leica Q3 43 cameras: Use code “RUMORS” for 5% off select products (use this link to make the purchase) Previous coverage […]

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