Comparing the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera with the Leica Q3 Monochrom

By LR admin | Published: January 14, 2026



The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released and available for pre-order at: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt.

A specifications comparison between the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome and Leica Q3 Monochrom can be found here:

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New 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 14, 2026


The previously reported 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

Here is what was upgraded from the previous version:


Additional information on the new lens:

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The new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens is rumored to be announced on January 29th

By LR admin | Published: January 13, 2026

 

The previously reported Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens is rumored to be announced on January 29th, 2026, which aligns with the pattern of new Leica products being released on Thursdays. Stay tuned for updates.

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New Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: January 13, 2026




Thypoch announced a new Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount. Named after the Sanskrit Kṣaṇa (क्षण), the Ksana Series represents the Eastern concept of the “instant”. As the first lens of the Ksana series, the 21mm f/3.5 blends classic aesthetics with vintage rendering. Pre-orders are now open at ($549):

You can use the coupon code THYPOCH for 5% off when purchasing from this link.

Previous coverage of Thypoch lenses can be found here.

Key features of the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount:

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7Artisans is teasing a new lens for Leica M-mount *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: January 11, 2026


7Artisans is teasing a new lens for Leica M-mount – here are the clues:

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Leica digest #215

By LR admin | Published: January 11, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new Helliot Red Dune camera strap (currently sold out, but back orders are open).

→ Cristian Baluta built a custom Leica G9II camera based on the Panasonic Lumix G9II (see the details on github).


→ The Leica SL3-S camera is currently listed for $5,124 on Amazon (regular price: $5,665).

→ Think Tank Photo released a new Shape Shifter line of camera bags that has pouches and straps instead of dividers (order at B&H Photo).

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Another Voigtlander Bessa digital rangefinder camera concept

By LR admin | Published: January 10, 2026



A member of the Leica Lenses Facebook Group created this Voigtlander Bessa digital rangefinder camera concept:

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