A few more Leica D-Lux 8 reviews have been published online since my last post, but we still do not have the full specifications of the new camera. D-Lux 8 pre-orders are open, but the accessories are not yet officially revealed:
| Americas | Europe | Asia |
| Adorama / B&H Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection | Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Park Cameras | WEX Photo Foto Koch | Rangefinder Map Camera |
Shipping should start on July 2nd.
Here are the latest Leica D-Lux reviews:
Pixii is about to announce a new camera based on this listing from their website that shows a new model A3410 (Pixii cameras are now sold at B&H Photo):
Here are some more speculations on what the new camera could be:
The rumored Leica M11-D camera has been delayed again. It is now expected to be released in 2-3 months, most likely in September 2024.
My personal guess for the delay is the widely reported Leica M11 freezing issue, but I could be wrong.
I want to remind you that the FCC filing embargo for the Leica M11-D camera registration (model 2221) was May 16, when the camera was originally planned to be announced:
Voigtlander announced a new COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens for Leica M-mount. Shipping will start in July 2024. Pre-orders will be open soon. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information:
After Japan and Europe, a new Leica price increase is also coming to the US on July 1, 2024. The new Leica price list can be found at RedDotForum:
A quick update on the rumored/upcoming Leica SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and Extender L 2.0x: they will not be developed in-house. Leica will most likely use one of the existing Panasonic or Sigma lens designs:
Update: the official announcement is expected in a few weeks.
→ AstrHori announced a new and upgraded 28mm f/13 periprobe lens with a 360° rotating base for Leica L-mount.
→ The next Leicapalooza will take place at Tamarkin Camera in Chicago from July 12 – 14.
→ Another Leica APO-Telyt-R 1600mm f/5.6 lens report by Juza Photo.
→ The new Luminar mobile app for iPhone is now available for download. You can get 20% off with code MOBILE20.
→ The WANDRD camera bags summer sale is going on right now – you can save 40% on the Yuma Tan and Sedona Orange models, 20% on all other PRVKE colorways, and 20% on all ROGUE Sling colors and sizes.
→ The new Panasonic S9 camera for L-mount will be in short supply because of high demand.
