Leica announced a new Cine Compact 1 projector – here are the key specs: Positioning: Leica’s more affordable, portable entry in the Cine projectors lineup for easy plug-and-play home entertainment. Smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the larger Cine 1 model and Cine Play 1 (see previous coverage), while keeping premium Leica optics and ease of […]
Bloomberg reports that HSG (HongShan Capital Group, formerly Sequoia Capital China) has emerged as the leading bidder in advanced discussions to acquire Blackstone’s approximately 45% stake in Leica Camera AG. According to people familiar with the matter, HSG may also seek to purchase the remaining ~55% held by the Kaufmann family (via ACM Projektentwicklung), potentially […]
The Leica SL3-P camera is rumored to be announced at the end of June (around June 22-25th). The rumored/expected Leica SL3-P camera specifications can be found here: Updated Leica SL3-P camera rumors
As previously reported, Light Lens Lab will continue developing the “Z21” series M-mount lenses with additional focal lengths, retaining the same rendering and characteristics as the current Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21. On June 5th, 2026, Light Lens Lab will announce a new 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount, further expanding the distinctive “Z21” series […]
→ Meike announced a new AF 85mm f/1.4 Ⅱ MIX full-frame lens for L-mount available in three different colors (additional information). → The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M/LTM mount is still in stock. → Some Sandsik and Lexar memory cards are on sale (see full list). → There is a […]
The extremely popular Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M/LTM mount is now back in stock in limited quantities. The last few batches sold in a day or less, so act fast if you want one. The Mandler 35mm f/2 is a complete reproduction of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element optical lens […]
A Leica Q camera (looks like a Leica Q3 43 with a 28 mm Summilux lens?) appears in the new James Bond 007 First Light video game as a “Shockwave Camera” that stuns enemies and inflicts damage on body armor: The James Bond connection to the Leica Q line is twofold: Q (the gadget master) has a […]
