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Reminder: the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be announced on Thursday

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026

The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be officially announced on January 29 (Thursday). Additional information can be found here:

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New Rock n Roll Milano traveler camera bag

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

Rock n Roll released a new Milano traveler camera bag. Here are the details:

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Exclusive first-ever interview with Mr. Zhou – founder of Light Lens Lab: “Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica lens”

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

Bobby Tonelli published the first-ever public interview with Mr. Zhou (founder of Light Lens Lab), offering a rare and in-depth look into the foundation and future of Light Lens Lab. In this conversation, Mr. Zhou discusses the company’s origins, design philosophy, and the principles that guide our research and development. The interview also outlines the […]

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Leica digest #217

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new Helliot Sahara leather camera strap. → New Leica Welcome Kits savings available at Red Dot Cameras: save up to £640.00 when purchasing a new Leica M EV1 camera with a valid new Leica Summicron lens. (promotion valid from January 19th – March 31st). → The Shoten LM-NZ M II lens […]

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Report: Blackstone could sell control of Leica Camera in €1 billion deal

By LR admin | Published: January 23, 2026

Bloomberg reports that Blackstone could sell control of Leica Camera in a €1 billion deal. Rumors about a potential sale have been floating around since 2017: Blackstone has tasked Morgan Stanley with finding a buyer for its 45 percent stake in Leica Camera Blackstone in talks to sell stake in Leica, Zeiss is “potentially interested” […]

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New Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras now available

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2026

While waiting for the Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens official announcement, here is a new Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras sold by PPPcameras. Watch features: Available in Chrome and Black Based on the Casio AE1200 A striking custom red dial, echoing Leica’s signature red dot Custom red LEDs for the […]

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More leaks: Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens officially announced… almost

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2026

Here are a few more leaks of the previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens: it features an f/1.2 maximum aperture, 10 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspherical elements and a floating element), a 50cm minimum focus distance, 49mm filter thread, 5cm length, and 416g weight. The official announcement is on January […]

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