The previously reported Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount is already available for order on the official website (the B&H Photo pre-order link – is not live yet).
Pre-orders: Thypoch website | B&H Photo (not live yet)
Thypoch already has the Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens (see previous coverage) in addition to several other lenses for M-mont (Thypoch lenses are sold at B&H Photo). Additional information on the new Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH lens:
Here are some additional slides on the upcoming 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 lens for M/L39 mount (check the official 7Artisans website for updates and see also this post for more information):
Cosina released additional information on the previously reported new Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM lens (check availability):
Thypoch will soon announce the previously reported Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (check this link for pre-orders). Here is what we know so far:
Leica Camera will open a new 5,000 sq. ft. flagship & gallery store in Chicago on April 30th. To commemorate the event, the company has launched a new Leica M11-P Chicago Edition 17 camera:
“Named after “The Atelier” Commemoration: 1917, Leica introduces the Chicago Edition 17, a limited-edition silver Leica M11-P with boysenberry leatherette created exclusively for Leica Store Chicago. This special edition pays tribute to the year the historic Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton studio building was constructed, the architectural landmark that now houses Leica’s flagship Chicago store and gallery. The camera is an ode to the enduring spirit of creation that continues to shape Leica’s house of craftsmanship and design today. The Chicago Edition 17 will release on April 30 and will be available exclusively at Leica Store Chicago.”
Leica Camera Special ‘Chicago Edition 17’ Camera
Here are the details on the new Leica store:
“I’m back” is back with a new “I’m Back Roll” digital camera back, equipped with a 26MP APS-C Sony IMX571 sensor, that is compatible with Leica film cameras:
The project is now live on Kickstarter, with over $550k raised by 950+ backers. Here is the “I’m Back Roll” product fact sheet and additional information:
→ The Leica SL2-S camera is now $3,708 on Amazon.
→ The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “Glossy Black” lens is still $1,376 off.
→ PolarPro announced a new Goldstache filter.
→ Viltrox is teasing new L-mount lenses to be announced at the 2026 NAB show (April 18–22).
→ Venus Optics is working on a new Laowa wide-angle zoom autofocus mirrorless lens for L-mount.
→ 90% trade-in promo at Leica Store Miami.
→ Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2026 announced.
→ Leica M4 Olive “Bundeswehr”: one of the rarest military Leica cameras ever produced.
