Leica Rumors

Leica Camera announced “Leica SL Storytellers”

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2023

Leica SL Storytellers – Sheila Pree Bright

Leica SL Storytellers – Cheriss May

Leica Camera announced “Leica SL Storytellers”:

Posted in Leica Press Releases| 2 Comments

The Leica Boutique MapCamera Shinjuku will celebrate its 10th anniversary on February 20th, 2023

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2023

The Leica Boutique MapCamera Shinjuku will celebrate its 10th anniversary on February 20th, 2023. To show their appreciation, MapCamera is offering a variety of special offers for Leica fans: MapCamera Leica event page:

Customers who purchase a Leica product will receive a folding umbrella with an original design by the famous German umbrella brand “Knirps”, or original cutlery made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata (a town famous for Japanese craftsmanship).

The Premium Collection content features a collection of special limited edition models that are no longer available for sale as new. In addition, it includes overhauled Leica products carefully maintained by Leica Germany, as well as special sales of the latest models. The Premium Collection is also available at the Map Camera eBay store (note: orders via eBay are not eligible for the giveaway above).

Check out also the Map Camera YouTube channel.

Kasyapa for Leica is Leica’s photo preview site for Leica equipment. The site will also feature the work of Japanese photographer Shuighi Maiyama and others. You can find the Leica lens map here.

The current Leica inventory at Map Camera can be found here:

You can use Buyee to make a purchase from outside of Japan.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica Boutique MapCamera Shinjuku, Map Camera| 1 Comment

Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2023

With the introduction of the new Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses, Leica also announced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings where you can save up to $1,295 – see the details at Reddotforum:

Leica SL Prime Kit	Price	Savings
Leica SL2 Kit with Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH	$7,895	$1,295
Leica SL2 Kit with Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH	$7,595	$1,295
Leica SL2-S Kit with Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH	$6,195	$1,195
Leica SL2-S Kit with Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH	$5,895	$1,195

The Leica Customer Appreciation Program was also extended and the new prime kits were added with a $1,300 savings – see the details at Reddotforum. This offer is valid from February 8 through April 20, 2023. The new Leica SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings should already be available online at:

Americas	Europe	Asia
Adorama / B&H / Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection	Meister Camera Leica Shop Vienna Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet / Koch / WEX	M&K Kamera Rangefinder Map Camera

Posted in Deals, Leica Lenses, Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S| 4 Comments

Announced: Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2023

The previously rumored Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH budget lenses are now officially announced and available for pre-order:

Americas	Europe	Asia
Adorama / B&H / Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection	Meister Camera Leica Shop Vienna Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet / Koch / WEX	M&K Kamera Rangefinder Map Camera

Leica also introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings:

Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings

Additional information:

Reddotforum
Explora
Product listings: 35mm | 50mm
Main specifications:
- Lightweight : 13 oz / 400 grams
- Compact: only 3.25 inches / 83 mm in length
- E67 Filter Size
- Fully weather and dust sealed
- AquaDura lens coatings
- Three aspherical elements
- All metal barrel construction
- Made in Portugal
Press release:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica made in Portugal, Leica SUMMICRON-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lens| 26 Comments

Just announced: new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 7, 2023

The previously rumored Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for Leica L mount is now officially announced:

Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Koch | Erhardt | Calumet
Hands-on reports at Explora and West42
More hands-on reports
Sample photos
Product page
Press release

Via PhotoRumors

Posted in L-Mount Alliance| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with Leica L-mount, Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount| 2 Comments

The new MS Optics Apollon 36mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount weights only 80g (Miyazaki Optical)

By LR admin | Published: February 6, 2023

There is a new MS Optics Apollon 36mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount by Mr. Miyazaki (Miyazaki Optical Apollon 1.3/36). Here are the details:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Mr. Miyazaki, MS Optical, MS Optics, MS Optics 36mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount| 2 Comments

Coming soon: new Leica SUMMICRON-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and Leica SUMMICRON-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses (based on Panasonic versions)

By LR admin | Published: February 6, 2023

I have been reporting for a while that Leica will introduce new “budget” zoom and prime lenses. In the next few days (maybe even tonight), Leica will announce two new L-mount lenses: