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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 “Z21” lens for Leica M-mount now available

Light Lens Lab officially released their new 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here), based on the iconic Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.5. The lens can be purchased directly from the LLL website, eBay, or from PopFlash in the US. Additional information (see also this page):

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Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

A member of the Leica forum discovered that his photos were wrongly marked in the FOTOS app as taken with a “Noctilux-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH” lens: I installed Firmware 2.2.2 into my Leica M11 and M11 Mono. Everything seemed to be working fine until I attached my 35mm Summicron-M f/2 V4. My Lens Detection on both […]

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Leica reduces D-Lux 8 camera and Lux grip prices (+complete new price list included)

After the recent price increase in the US due to the new Trump tariffs, Leica reduced the prices of the D-Lux 8 camera and the Lux grip: Leica D-Lux 8: went from $1,595 to $2,790 and is now down to $1,915 Leica Lux grip: went from $329 to $625 and is now down to $395 […]

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Mammut Photo Contest 2025 with Leica global gear hunt

The 2025 Mammut Photo Contest has partnered with Leica Camera to hide gear and cameras in remote, cinematic locations worldwide. This “Finders/Keepers” activation is part scavenger hunt and part campaign launch, designed to fuel real-world adventure and creative participation. And while the images might be inspiring, this contest isn’t just for pros or peak-baggers. It’s […]

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Leica adds analog M options to M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade program

Leica added analog M options to the M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade program. Here are the upgrade options and pricing courtesy of Rddotforum:

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The new Leica M11-P Safari camera is now in stock

The new Leica M11-P Safari camera is now in stock at: US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Koster Leica M11-P Safari camera officially announced

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Leica US price increase examples

Here are some Leica US price increase examples: Leica D-Lux 8: the camera saw a 90% price increase, going from $1,595 to $2,790, as it is made in China Leica M11 Monochrome: only a 10% price increase from $9,195 to $10,160 Leica M11-D: saw a 7% price rise from $9,195 to $9,839 Leica M11-P: a […]

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