Leica Rumors

Coming soon: Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 13, 2025

Mr. Ding Studio will soon release a new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount. Here is what’s new in version 2.0:

Added full-brass crescent wrench
Added a precise rangefinder coupling adjustment system
Improved tactile feedback and operation feel
Enhanced durability with refined black lacquer and silver chrome finishes
Coming in November

Update: the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount is now available for order on this page.

Mr. Ding Studio currently sells the Contax G45/2 for Leica M-mount conversion kit V2.0. They also offer a few other lenses for Leica M-mount:

Funleader sells a similar Contax G45/2 to Leica M conversion kit. They also have the Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for M-mount:

Here is the teaser for the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount:

Insta360 introduced new accessories co-engineered with Leica

By LR admin | Published: November 13, 2025

Insta360 introduced four new videography bundles for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 camera, co-engineered with Leica:

“With help from Leica, we’ve redefined the action camera. It’s no longer just for capturing thrilling action sports—it has become a creative tool for serious photography.” said Max Richter Co-Founder & VP Marketing.

For the past five years, Insta360 has partnered with Leica to gather feedback on pro-level control, Leica color science, and accessories. The new bundles were recently unveiled at an exclusive event at Leica’s HQ.

The new bundles can be ordered at B&H Photo and on the official Insta360 website.

Additional information can be found here:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Insta360, Leica and Insta360 strategic partnership| 24 Comments

New Oberwerth Momentum line of camera bags (10% off coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: November 12, 2025

Oberwerth introduced a new line of Momentum camera bags available in three different sizes and three colors (you can use the coupon code RUMORS for a 10% discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com, some Oberwerth models are also available for sale at B&H Photo):

Additional information (previous Oberwerth product coverage can be found here):

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged Oberwerth, Oberwerth bags for Leica, Oberwerth coupon code| 51 Comments

Camera Obscura is offering a limited-edition lens conversion of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens with rangefinder coupling for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 12, 2025

Camera Obscura Elburg is offering a limited-edition lens conversion with rangefinder coupling of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Helios 44mm f/2 lens, Russian lenses for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 6 Comments

New: DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2025

DK-Optic is a new Chinese lens manufacturer, and they will soon introduce a new Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount (already listed for sale on eBay) – this is a modern reproduction of the legendary vintage Dallmeyer Septac Anastigmat 50mm f/1.5 lens:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, DK-Optic, DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 33 Comments

Leica Q3 Monochrom camera with a 28mm lens expected on November 20th, but will it be available in the US?

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2025

The previously rumored Leica Q3 Monochrom camera with a 28mm lens is expected to be announced on November 20th, but will it be available in the US The Leica M EV1 camera was released worldwide three weeks ago, but it is still not available in the US because of the government shutdown. Will the upcoming Q3 Monochrom follow the same fate? As of today, I could not find any references in the FCC databases for a Leica Q3 Monochrom camera.