Author Archives: LR admin

New Leica Q2 “Reporter” limited edition camera to be announced soon (with scratch-resistant finish and Kevlar trim?)

Leica Camera AG is rumored to announce a new Leica Q2 “Reporter” limited edition camera – I assume the new Q2 model will be similar to the Leica M10-P “Reporter” model with a scratch-resistant finish and Kevlar trim (read more on Kevlar at Wikipedia):

Posted in Leica Q2| Tagged , | 2 Comments

New Leica price increase in the US (Q2, SL2)

Some Leica cameras (and lenses?) went up in price in the US on October 1st. I do not have the full list, but here are a few examples: Leica Q2 went up by $200 (now $5,700) Leica SL2 went up by $300 (now $6,900) Check the latest Leica US prices at one of our sponsors: […]

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged | 6 Comments

The next wave of Leica auction madness is coming soon (starting this weekend)

The next wave of Leica auction madness is coming soon: Wetzlar Camera Auction The Wetzlar Camera Auction #3 will take place on October 9, 2021 in Wetzlar, Germany (online catalog): Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is taking place on November 20, 2021 in Vienna, Austria (online catalog). Leitz Photographica Auction […]

Posted in Leica Auction Madness| Leave a Comment

Coming soon: Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount

In addition to the 35mm f/2 eight-element M-mount lens, the Chinese brand Light Lens Lab (LLL) will soon release a new ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount. Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL (Light Lens Lab) lenses in the US – check out the LLL lenses listed at their eBay […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , | 13 Comments

Leica and Fotografiska partner to bring photography back to life in New York City

Leica has partnered with photo museum Fotografiska and Neuehouse (work and social space for creators) to support and promote talented creatives working in photography today. Additional information:

Posted in Leica Press Releases| Leave a Comment

Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for September 2021

         These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for September 2021:

Posted in Top 10 Posts| Leave a Comment

Additional information on the upcoming Omnar 26mm f/6 rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount (CN26-6)

Here is some additional information on the first Omnar rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , , | 1 Comment