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Deal of the day: new Leica SL2-S camera for $2,991

Here is another Amazon special – you can now get a brand new Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera for $3,141 $2,991 (shipped and sold by Amazon): A used Leica SL2-S is now listed at B&H Photo for $2,449. More Leica listings on Amazon can be found here and here. Amazon also sells refurbished/renewed Leica gear. Previous coverage of the Leica SL2-S […]

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This is the new Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi

Xiaomi and Leica recently renewed their partnership under the slogan “A New Era of Strategic Co-Creation Redefining Mobile Photography”: As I already reported, the global launch of the new Leitzphone will be on February 28 in Barcelona (in the US, Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon): The new Leitzphone will be based on the Xiaomi 17 […]

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Two new Voigtlander M-mount lenses to be announced at the 2026 CP+ show: Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 & Apo-Lanthar 90mm f/4 (VM)

As previously reported, Cosina will announce and display two new Voigtlander M-mount lens (VM) prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Pacifico Yokohama starting February 26, 2026. Here is a recap of the new/upcoming lenses:

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Sigma announced a new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART lens for L-mount

The previously rumored Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART lens for L-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo Additional information Specifications Sigma blog Press releases Related videos:

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Two new M-mount lenses will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 & Optics PEACE 35mm f/1.4 E41

  Shotenkobo is teasing two new M-mount lenses that will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for M-mount This mid-telephoto lens reliably reproduces the rendering philosophy and classic appearance inspired by the classic Dallmeyer “Super Six” 3-inch F1.9 lens, using modern materials and […]

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Leica digest #221

→ L-mount deal: you can now get a free Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.8 lens with the purchase of a Panasonic Lumix S5IIX/S5II/S9 camera. → Sigma to announce two new lenses for L-mount next week for the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see first leaked pictures here). → Skylum is celebrating Luminar’s 4th anniversary this month, […]

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What’s next for Leica? (updated)

After the Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens and Xiaomi/Leica phone announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here): New Leica SL 44MP camera (around May 2026) Leica M12 (rumored for 2026) Leica mirrorless medium format camera (2026?) Leica M-mount lens rumors: Leica APO-Summicron M 50mm f/2 with […]

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