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2026 Lidong Spring Photography Auction: accepting consignments

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2026

The upcoming 2026 Lidong Spring Photography Auction is now accepting consignments (see previous coverage):

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Viltrox to announce their first L-mount lens(or lenses) on February 5th

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026

Viltrox will announce their first L-mount lens(es) on February 5th. I have been reporting for a while that the first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be (see also the leaked picture above): Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance in September, 2025:

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Reminder: the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be announced on Thursday

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026

The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be officially announced on January 29 (Thursday). Additional information can be found here:

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New Rock n Roll Milano traveler camera bag

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

Rock n Roll released a new Milano traveler camera bag. Here are the details:

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Exclusive first-ever interview with Mr. Zhou – founder of Light Lens Lab: “Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica lens”

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

Bobby Tonelli published the first-ever public interview with Mr. Zhou (founder of Light Lens Lab), offering a rare and in-depth look into the foundation and future of Light Lens Lab. In this conversation, Mr. Zhou discusses the company’s origins, design philosophy, and the principles that guide our research and development. The interview also outlines the […]

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Leica digest #217

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new Helliot Sahara leather camera strap. → New Leica Welcome Kits savings available at Red Dot Cameras: save up to £640.00 when purchasing a new Leica M EV1 camera with a valid new Leica Summicron lens. (promotion valid from January 19th – March 31st). → The Shoten LM-NZ M II lens […]

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Report: Blackstone could sell control of Leica Camera in €1 billion deal

By LR admin | Published: January 23, 2026

Bloomberg reports that Blackstone could sell control of Leica Camera in a €1 billion deal. Rumors about a potential sale have been floating around since 2017: Blackstone has tasked Morgan Stanley with finding a buyer for its 45 percent stake in Leica Camera Blackstone in talks to sell stake in Leica, Zeiss is “potentially interested” […]

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