Leica Rumors

The online catalog for the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is now available

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023

The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. The auction catalog is available here. The bid sheet can be downloaded here. Online bidding will open soon.

Dr. Andreas Kaufmann: “2023 is the best year in Leica’s history”

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023

Phototrend published their interviews with Cyril Thomas, CEO of Leica France (from the 2023 Salon de la Photo 2023 show), and with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann. Here are a few quotes:

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New Leica BIG Pocket Book 9th edition released

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023

A new Leica BIG Pocket Book 9th edition is now available for purchase exclusively at RedDotCameras. The new version has the same content as the original but it is 60% bigger in physical size. The price is £48.

Leica Pocket Book 8th edition now available (2018 reprint)

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Leica announced two new wide-angle SL lenses: 21mm f/2 & 14-24mm f/2.8

By LR admin | Published: October 19, 2023

Leica announced the previously rumored two new wide-angle full-frame SL lenses (L-Mount):

Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH
Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH

Additional information:

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Press release:

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PIXII is teasing a new camera with M-mount (PIXII+)

By LR admin | Published: October 18, 2023

PIXII (see previous coverage) is teasing a new camera (PIXII+):

“The next one will come with a plus.”
Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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Leica M11-P rumored be announced by the end of October with a price tag of €9,290

By LR admin | Published: October 18, 2023

The Leica M11-P camera is rumored to be announced by the end of October with a price tag of €9,290 (around ($9,800 – please note that US prices are usually lower).

I am not sure what upgrades the M11-P will offer, but we can expect 256GB internal memory like the Leica M11M, no red dot, and Leica engraving on top. Shipping is expected to start in November.

The next LFI magazine was already delayed until October 30th because of a “postponed product launch” and an “extended embargo”:

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New: LIM’S leather camera half case with metal grip and dovetail plate for Leica Q3 cameras

By LR admin | Published: October 17, 2023

LIM’S released a new leather camera half case with a metal grip and dovetail plate for Leica Q3 cameras. Two different colors are available: black and brown. Additional information: