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New “America Unposed” photo book by Craig Semetko

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2026

Craig Semetko has a new “America Unposed” photo book that will be released in March 2026 (see his previous books):

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Red anodized aluminum body caps for L-mount cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 19, 2026

          B&H Photo is selling red anodized aluminum body caps for L-mount cameras: “Designed for L Mount cameras, this Locking Body Cap offers enhanced sensor protection with its locking mechanism, preventing accidental removal during transit. Machined from high-quality aluminum and anodized red for durability and visibility, it complements XLCS Cages and […]

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Update: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M-mount is sold out, LTM mount still available, next batch is coming in March

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2026

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount already sold out in just a few hours. Currently, only the Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum LTM-mount lens is in stock (in both silver and black finishes): Update – all variants are now sold out. The next batch is coming in March. Bookmark this page for future […]

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You can now buy the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 7-element lens

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2026

The Chinese lens manufacturer Mandler has opened its online store, and you can now purchase the new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for the Leica M-mount – a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica […]

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Fifty Years of Leica Galleries (1976–2026)

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2026

Leica Camera AG celebrates half a century of Leica Galleries (1976–2026):

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Now available: modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 limited edition lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2026

Focus Studio in Japan is selling a modified Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 lens for Leica M-mount in limited quantities priced at $999 on eBay: The Schneider-Kreuznach XENON-EMERALD 50mm f/2.2 “M-Mount Modified” is a limited special edition lens based on the industrial lens XENON-EMERALD 2.2/50 (F-Mount specification) manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach (Germany), modified to a Leica M-Mount […]

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Leica digest #220

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2026

→ Get a free WANDRD Rogue 6L Sling V1 camera bag when you spend $799+ on Laowa lenses.   → First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens for Leica L-mount. → A new Leica M3 Lego project is available online (see previous Leica M3 Lego cameras). → Xiaomi is rolling […]

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