The new Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 lens is now available for pre-order: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection WEX Photo Red Dot Cameras Calumet Foto Koch Rangefinder Map Camera Additional information Previous coverage Press release: Announced: Leica SL3-P, Summilux SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH, and APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8
Here is the final official information on the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount (previous coverage | product page | additional information): Pricing Black aluminum (290g): $368 Silver gray chrome-plated brass (385g): $548 Announcement time: London time: September 20th, 2026, 3 pm NYC time: September 20th, 2026, 10 am For most […]
I can now confirm the rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here are the updated details: Based on one of the rarest and most historically significant lenses in the Leica M-System: the Elcan 66 mm f/2 (never released for public sale) A spy lens originally developed by Dr. Walter Mandler at Ernst […]
Leica is rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited-edition lens next week, on September 3rd (Thursday). The new model will be part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection. Only 660 pieces will be produced, and the price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros. Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:
The previously reported 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens L-mount is now available for purchase at the 7artisans online store – use code RUMORS for a discount (coming soon to B&H Photo). Additional information on the lens can be found here:
Mr. Ding Studio is currently developing new Leica M-mount conversion kits for the classic Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7, 50mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The design will keep the original outer barrel and brand ring intact. The installation process will be much easier. The new kits are in the final R&D stage and have already […]
As previously reported, the new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount is now available for purchase at B&H Photo: Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22 Versatile All-in-One Zoom Minimum Focusing Distance: 13.8″ 9-Blade Diaphragm Weather-Sealed Design USB-C Port for Firmware Updates Samyang already has the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 (additional information) and 14-24mm f/2.8 […]
