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This Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH “Leica M for (RED)” lens prototype designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson will be part of the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions

By LR admin | Published: July 26, 2026

The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions, taking place on October 10th, 2026, in Wetzlar, will feature a very special item: a Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH “Leica M for (RED)” lens prototype designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson:

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Lidong Camera Spring 2026 auction results

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2026

The results of the Lidong Spring 2026 Auction (see previous coverage) are now available online (PDF file). Consignments are now open for the next 2026 autumn auction. Here are the top auction results for Leica cameras and lenses:

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The Lidong Spring 2026 Auction will take place on 27 June 2026 in Shanghai

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2026

The highly anticipated Lidong Spring 2026 Auction (see previous coverage) will take place on 27 June 2026 (Saturday) in Shanghai and will showcase a collection of over 200 items (203 historic cameras and 166 photographic masterpieces). The full auction catalog is now available on the official website. Date: 27 June, 2026 (Saturday) Photo Auction: 13:00 […]

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Leitz Photographica Auction 48 results

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2026

The 48th Leitz Photographica Auction was held on June 13, 2026, at Leica Welt in Wetzlar, Germany. The top lot was a 1957 Leica MP-33 in black paint (one of only 141 produced) with a matching Leicavit rapid winder and a Summicron lens, which sold for €600,000 including premium. Close behind was an experimental Leica […]

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Online bidding for the Tamarkin Spring Rare Camera Auction is now open

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2026

The next Tamarkin Spring Rare  Auction will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Online bidding is now open. The auction catalog is available here (PDF version). Here are some of the Leica items offered in the auction:

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The next Tamarkin Spring Rare Camera Auction is on Saturday, May 30, 2026

By LR admin | Published: March 18, 2026

The next Tamarkin Spring Rare  Auction will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The auction catalogue will be released soon.

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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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