Leica Rumors

Vi Vante is now offering free worldwide shipping on orders over $99, several items are also on sale

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2025

Vi Vante is now offering free worldwide shipping on orders over $99 when you use the coupon code LRWorld (minimum order for free international shipping is $99).

Vi Vante currently has an Amazon sale on the following products (30% off):

Vi Vante also has several items on sale on its website:

Vi Vante Matador Noir: was ~~$265,~~ now $235

Vi Vante Matador Phoenix: was ~~$265,~~ now $175.

Sheetline Rope Camera Straps: was ~~$85,~~ now $65

Use coupon code LRWorld for free worldwide shipping when purchasing directly from the Vi Vante website:

Posted in Deals, Leica Accessories| Tagged Vi Vante camera bags, Vi Vante camera straps, Vi Vante quick release set for Leica camera straps| 60 Comments

Leica tested IBIS for the M12 model

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2025

I received reliable information that Leica has tested IBIS (in-body image stabilization) for the upcoming M12 camera, but I’m not aware of the test’s outcome or whether IBIS will be implemented in the next M model.

The Leica M12 is rumored to be announed in 2026.

Back in 2022, Stefan Daniel said that in-body stabilization for the M system is not visible because of size constraints – maybe the technology changed since:

Extremely interesting comments from Stefan Daniel: Leica mirrorless medium format camera, M camera with EVF, and more

If you have any information on that subject, you can contact me anonymously here.

Join the new Leica M12 Facebook group

Posted in Leica M12| Tagged Leica M12| 97 Comments

Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2025

Fred Miranda published his review of the new Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount (the lens can be purchased directly from the LLL website or eBay). Here is the final review conclusion:

Posted in Leica Lenses, LR Guest Posts, LR Reviews| Tagged Fred Miranda Leica lens reviews, Light Lens Lab, Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount| 42 Comments

New book: A Street Photography Manifesto

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2025

New book: “A Street Photography Manifesto” by Brian Lloyd Duckett. Available for order at:

Amazon
Rocky Nook: use code MANIFESTO for 35% off (code valid until 9/23/25):

Additional information on the book:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica books, Street Photography| 21 Comments

Two new lenses for L-mount announced: 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 & Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO 1.5X ultra macro

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2025

Two new third-party lenses for L-mount were just announced:

The previously reported 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount is now officially released. The price of the lens is $329, and you can order one here. Additional information can be found here:

7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z & Leica L-mount officially released

The previously reported Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame lens for L-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa official online store. Additional information (lens specification, optical design, MTF chart) can be found here:

Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount

A list of all upcoming Chinese lenses can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, L-Mount, Leica L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Leica L-mount| 62 Comments

Leica digest #198

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2025

→ New Owlkrown soft release buttons “Shutter Toppers”. Owlkrown is a new US-based company that produces various accessories for cameras. You can now get 10% off any order with code LEICARUMORS10.