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Advent calendar from the Leica Archive – a 24 must-watch short videos for every Leica fan

By LR admin | Published: December 24, 2025

Advent calendar from the Leica Archive – a 24 must-watch short videos for every Leica fan:

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Coming next: Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens (in January)

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2025

The next announcement from Leica is rumored to be for the new Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens in January 2026. Stay tuned for updates. What’s next for Leica? (updated)

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Leica digest #212

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2025

→ PPP Cameras launched a new hot shoe cover for the Leica M6/MP cameras. → First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (use the coupon code LEICARUMORS to get a small discount if you order from their official website). → TTAr­ti­san released a new silver version of their AF 40mm f/2 lens for L-mount for $168: […]

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The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2025

The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons is currently available for sale at: Taos Photo Leica Store Miami This will be the last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons because the painter is retiring. Painting the Komaru soft-release button is a job that no […]

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Major firmware updates version 4.0 for Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras released

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2025

Leica released major firmware updates for the Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras: Leica Q3 firmware update version.4.0 Leica Q3 43 firmware update version.4.0 Leica Q3 Monochrom firmware update version.4.0 Leica SL3 firmware update version.4.0 Leica SL3-S firmware update version.4.0 The new updates can be downloaded from this page. Additional information:

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Recap: the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed (with promo codes)

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2025

Here is a recap of the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed: Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 double aspherical AA 11873 (direct link) Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 – inspired by the Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat (direct link) Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 (direct link) Contax Planar 35/2 T* M-mount conversion kit 2.0 (direct […]

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If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2025

If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale that includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps (valid from December 16th to January 7th). Here are the details: For new customers: 35% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro 25% off all single apps For existing customers: 47% off Topaz […]

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