First leaked images of the Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2023


I have been reporting about the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and new teleconverters for a few months. Yesterday I posted the leaked US pricing of the lens and teleconverter. Today we already have the first leaked pictures (update: more pictures added):

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The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is now available on Kickstarter

By LR admin | Published: March 7, 2023




The previously reported Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is already listed for fundraising on Kickstarter. Here are the details:

Update: in just a few hours the Benro auto-leveling tripod raised almost $400k on Kickstarter (from a $50k goal).

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Leica SL 100-400mm lens and 1.4x teleconverter to be announced very soon (L-mount)

By LR admin | Published: March 7, 2023


The previously rumored 100-400mm SL lens and 1.4x L-mount teleconverter should be announced very soon (probably this week).

The new Leica SL 100-400mm lens will be priced at $2,500 and will most likely be based on the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS. The lens will be made in Japan.

The new 1.4x SL teleconverter will be priced at $999. Leica will introduce a second 2x SL teleconverter this summer with the next Japanese-made zoom lens.

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Leica SL2 and SL2-S firmware update version 5.1 released

By LR admin | Published: March 7, 2023


Leica released firmware update version 5.1 for the SL2 and SL2-S cameras with two improvements:

  • Flash photography with Profoto units improved
  • Firmware version numbers SL2 and SL2-S aligned

The new firmware updates can be downloaded here. Additional information is available at RedDotForum.

Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings

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Old but gold: Oberwerth half cases for Leica M10, M8, and Type 240 cameras now on sale (30% off, coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: March 6, 2023


Oberwerth has an exclusive “Old but gold” offer for LeicaRumors reader – 30% off on Leica M10/M8/Type 240 half cases with code OBG30 (valid until March 19th).

Additional information:

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Leica digest #112

By LR admin | Published: March 5, 2023


→ Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.7 with additional plugin functionality, presets preview, and more.


→ Leica lenses: the vintage and the modern with Mark de Paola & Dan Tamarkin.


→ 7artisans announced a new handheld split diopter +1.0/+2.0 effect filter – a circular filter designed to be used handheld, providing a multiple refraction effect.

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What’s next for Leica? (rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: March 3, 2023


Here is an updated list and a recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous reports here):

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