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Second Leica store opened in India in Bandra, Mumbai

Last year, the second Leica store in India was opened in Bandra, Mumbai. The first Leica store is in the capital, New Delhi, and with Mumbai being the country’s creative and media hub, Bandra felt like a natural next step. Here are the addresses of the two Leica stores with some additional pictures:

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Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure & Sling Bag Small

Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure and a new Sling Bag Small. The new Backpack Pure comes with one or two zippers and offers something different: it is more like a hybrid backpack for business trips, with a removable photo insert that turns it into a full-fledged Cordura® camera bag with a waterproof zipper. Early-Bird-Offer for […]

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Leica digest #219

→ Owlkrown released a new Monochrome leather strap (you can use code OKVALENTINE26 for 15% off sidewide). → Mr. Ding is plans to re-optimize their Noxlux 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount, with further upgrades to the coating, glass material, and appearance. Pictured above are reprints of the new lens prototype. Previous coverage of M-mount lenses […]

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for January 2026:

Here are the most popular LeicaRumors posts of January 2026:

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Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount now in production

I first reported on the new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount back in 2024. A month ago, I published additional detailed informtion ont he new lens. Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here (use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link). Today, Light Lens Lab […]

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Leica survey about future M cameras: classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate, hints at potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future

Leica recently sent out a survey about future M digital cameras. The questions revolved around a classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate: The survey also mentioned potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future. Here is a poll: do you want the Leica M12 camera to have a classic removable or a fixed-bottom base plate? Please […]

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New: Leica LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max

Today, Leica released a new LUX case for the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX | Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | Görlitz Rangefinder Map Camera Additional informtion:

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