Leica Rumors

New firmware updates released for all M10/M11/MEV1 cameras with support for the Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2026

Leica released new firmware updates for all M10/M11/MEV1 cameras with added support for the Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens that was announced today:

Leica M10/10M/10P/10PASC/10R/10D firmware update 3.2.5/4.2.5
Leica M11/11P/11D/11M/EV1 firmware update 2.6.1

The new firmware updates can be downloaded here.

The new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now available for pre-order at:

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Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens officially announced

Posted in Leica M EV1, Leica M10, Leica M10 Monochrom, Leica M10-D, Leica M10-P, Leica M10-R, Leica M11, Leica M11 Monochrom, Leica M11-D, Leica M11-P| Tagged Leica firmware, Leica M11 firmware update, Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens| 80 Comments

Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2026

The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order:

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Key features:

First Noctilux-M lens with a 35mm focal length
Exceptionally fast maximum aperture of f/1.2
Distinctive Noctilux rendering with smooth, natural bokeh
Optimized for high-resolution Leica M cameras
Advanced optical design with floating element
Three aspherical elements produced using Precision Glass Molding (PGM)
Extended close focusing distance down to 0.5 m
Integrated, extendable lens hood
Handcrafted in Wetzlar, Germany

Additional information on the new lens can be found at Reddotforum:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens, Noctilux| 73 Comments

Last chance to get the Kamerakraft LM10 grip for Leica M10 cameras

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2026

The last batch of Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2.1 for Leica M10 cameras is now available for order – your last chance to get one:

Additional information on the Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2.1:

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica M10, Leica M10 Monochrom, Leica M10-D, Leica M10-P, Leica M10-R| Tagged Kamerakraft, Kamerakraft grip for Leica M10, Kamerakraft LM10 camera grip for Leica M10 cameras| 39 Comments

One more Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens leak before the official announcement tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2026

One more Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens leak before the official announcement tomorrow:

Reminder: the new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be announced on Thursday

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens, Noctilux| 52 Comments

Leica registered a new camera model 3403

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2026

Yesterday, Leica registered a new camera model 3403 with the Indonesian certification agency:

My guess is that this registration is for the rumored Leica SL 44MP camera that is expected to be announced around May 2026:

Posted in Leica SL3, Leica SL3-S| 59 Comments

2026 Lidong Spring Photography Auction: accepting consignments

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2026

The upcoming 2026 Lidong Spring Photography Auction is now accepting consignments (see previous coverage):

Posted in Leica Auction Madness| Tagged Lidong Camera & Photo Auction| 26 Comments

Viltrox to announce their first L-mount lens(or lenses) on February 5th

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026

Viltrox will announce their first L-mount lens(es) on February 5th. I have been reporting for a while that the first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be (see also the leaked picture above):