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Leica digest #222

→ Owlkrown released a new slimmer version of their M-Eyekup for Leica M-cameras. → Close out sale at Vi Vante – use coupon code LRW45 at the website (check out also the Vi Vante Amazon store). → A few months ago, LightPix Labs announced a new FlashQ FM2 retro-inspired wireless TTL/manual camera flash. Pre-orders are […]

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Now available for pre-order: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount

The previously reported new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order. You can use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link. Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here. The new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based […]

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Leica price increase in the US confirmed for March 13, 2026

RedDotForum just confirmed my previous report about a new Leica price increase in the US coming on March 13, 2026. You have less than 2 weeks to lock in on the current prices: B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Below is a breakdown of affected products and their corresponding price increases:

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The Leica wooden toy camera is back: now available for pre-order

The Leica wooden toy camera is back (see previous coverage), and it is now available for pre-order at: B&H Photo Leica Miami Red Dot Cameras Details: Made of beech wood with a Leica red dot logo Removable lens and pressable release button Size: 4.53 x 1.06 x 2.99 inches Other third-party wooden Leica cameras can […]

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New L-mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show

Here are several new third-party L-mount lenses announced/on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page): Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang lenses are also coming for L-mount (Samyang recently joined the L Mount Alliance). Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG | Art lens for L-mount development announcement. The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and […]

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Megadap announced the world’s first M2RF autofocus adapter (Leica M lens to Canon RF camera)

Megadap announced the world’s first M2RF autofocus adapter – the first-ever (Leica M lens to Canon RF camera). Megadap adapters are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon. Key features of the Megadap M2R:

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Leica Leitzphone officially announced

The previously reported new Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi is now officially announced. The new Leitzphone will again not be available for sale in North America (in the US, Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon). Check availability at our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX | Red Dot […]

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