Leica digest #241

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2026


→ WANDRD introduced new magnetic camera straps on Kickstarter: magnetic camera straps with patent-pending features built for speed, security, and a better way to carry your camera (already raised over $110,000).


→ Meike officially launched the AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens for L-mount (previously reported here | additional information).


→ FieldMade introduced new custom lens hood & Pelican case indicator labels.

→ Qwlkrown released several non-production limited-edition Flexcase models for Leica M11/MEV1 cameras.

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The latest Leica watch news and updates #2

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2026

It seems that Leica has launched an aggressive online campaign to promote its watches. Several new articles, interviews, podcasts, and videos appeared online pretty much at the same time without any actual new products:

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Additional information on the upcoming new Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2026



Additional information on the upcoming new APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount by Brightin Star (the official Kickstarter launch will be in August):

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Light Lens Lab future long-term film camera project rumors

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2026




Light Lens Lab is working on a new film camera – this is a new, long-term future project:

 

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This model looks different from the previously reported LTM rangefinder film camera (see also this post):

Light Lens Lab is also working on a new Barnack-based replica film camera

More pictures of the Light Lens Lab Barnack replica film camera

Light Lens Lab is also working on a black-and-white photographic film project:

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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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Leica Q3 Metal Gray camera now in stock

By LR admin | Published: July 17, 2026


The new Leica Q3 Metal Gray camera is now in stock at:

AmericasEuropeAsia
B&H Photo
Leica Miami		WEX Photo
Red Dot Cameras
Foto Koch		Rangefinder
Map Camera

Leica announced new accessories for the Metal Gray M11-P, Q3, and D-Lux 8 cameras

Officially announced: new Leica M11-P, D-Lux 8, Q3 cameras and APO-Summicron-M 50 lens in Metal Gray

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The Metal Gray Leica Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras are now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2026


The latest Metal Gray Leica Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras are now available for pre-order (the Leica M11-P Metal Gray camera is already in stock at B&H Photo, Leica Store Miami):

AmericasEuropeAsia
B&H Photo
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection		WEX Photo
Red Dot Cameras
Calumet
Foto Koch		Rangefinder
Map Camera


Previous coverage is available here:

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