The latest version of “The Camera from Wetzlar, The independent magazine for Leica users” (issue XII, August – September 2025) published an interview with Peter Karbe (Senior Managing Expert on Optics), where he confirmed that Leica is working on a new APO SL 135mm lens:
Leica announced the previously rumored Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens based on the Sigma version for L-mount. Americas Europe Asia B&H Phot0 Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX Photo | RedDotCameras Calumet | Koch | Koster Rangefinder Map Camera Additional informtion is available at Reddotforum:
The previously reported Panasonic Lumix S1II/S1IIE cameras and Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount are now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Press releases Previous coverage with detailed specs Related videos Additional information:
After Canon, Sony, Fuji, Leica, and Blackmagic, Sigma will also increase prices in the US on June 2nd, 2025, due to the Trump tariffs. The Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount can be found here. The Sigma cameras for Leica L-mount can be found here (the new Sigma BF camera is now shipping). The full text […]
The previously reported TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 full-frame lens for L-mount has now been officially released and is available for order at the TTArtisan online store and at Pergear (international shipping available). Here are the technical specifications:
The TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 full-frame lens is also coming to L-mount. TTArtisan currently has eight lenses for L-mount listed on their website. Update – the lens is now officially released: TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 lens for L-mount now available The 75mm f/2 already exists for other mounts, see the details here:
I think 7Artisans is going to be the next Chinese lens manufacturer to join the L-Mount Alliance. The company already has several L-mount lenses. Here are the latest details of their upcoming AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount (previously reported here):
