Leica Rumors

Godox announced new X5 TTL wireless flash trigger for Leica cameras, iT30 Pro flash for Leica coming soon

By LR admin | Published: November 10, 2025

Godox announced a new X5 TTL wireless flash trigger for Leica cameras.

Godox will also soon announce a new iT30 Pro flash for Leica – they recently confirmed that in an email to a reader:

Additional information on the X5 TTL can be found here:

Leica digest #206

By LR admin | Published: November 9, 2025

→ After previously selling out, the limited-edition AETHER + Leica Reporter Jacket in Monochrom is available online for a limited time only. The original version is currently on a waiting list. Aether also published a video of their visit to Leica Camera HQ in Wetzlar, Germany (see it at the bottom of this post).

→ Ulanzi launched a new VF01 waist-level optical viewfinder (worldwide shipping available).

→ DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 9.2, PureRAW 5.5, and Nik Collection 8.2 (additional information is available here). You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS when you purchase from this link.

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The new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount (Double Aspherical AA) is now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: November 8, 2025

Light Lens Lab opened the pre-orders for the new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount (Double Aspherical AA). Use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you order from this link. Additional information on the new lens can be found here and on this new/updated page. A new Titanium Limited Edition version was also introduced:

Pre-Order Notice for the Titanium Limited Edition version: pre-orders for the Titanium Grey Limited Edition will close on November 21st, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. EST.

The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount was initially prototyped in 2023 and reviewed by Leica Society International. The lens has been refined with upgraded aspherical and high-refractive ED elements, improved alignment, and optimized performance for modern high-megapixel sensors. Here are the details (previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Light Lens Lab, Light Lens Lab 35 f/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica, Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical 11873 lens, third party lenses for M-mount| 91 Comments

Squarehood released a new lens hood for the Summicron 35mm V3 lens

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2025

Squarehood released a new lens hood for the Summicron 35mm V3 lens. This hood screws into the 39mm filter thread and can accommodate a 39mm filter. It comes with a newly designed plastic clip-on cap. This hood will also work for the V2 lens if you have a 39mm filter thread (some of the earlier lenses did not have a thread).

Squarehood offers several different lens hoods and some other accessories for Leica cameras and lenses:

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Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: November 6, 2025

The previously reported Leica SL3 Reporter camera is now officially announced. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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The Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera features a scratch-resistant olive-green finish, no red dot, aramid-fabric armoring, black buttons, a black display frame, and black dials. The US price is $7,995 (the regular SL3 version is $7,485). The Reproter edition will include a BP-SCL6 battery, USB-C cable, strap, and a quick-start guide. The technical specifications are identical to the existing Leica SL3 model: