Cosina will bring back two Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line lenses for Leica M-mount in response to numerous requests from customers:
Both models were discontinued in November 2025:
Cosina to discontinue three Voigtlander VM lenses for Leica M-mount
Here is the official notice:
Pixii announced that development of its next-generation digital rangefinder camera is essentially complete. The company describes the upcoming model as a true optical rangefinder for 21st-century photographers, featuring advanced technology and patents. To scale from startup-level production to industrial volumes, Pixii is now actively seeking investors, industrial partners, and collaborations with lens makers and other camera manufacturers. This has shifted the target launch to 2027. Previously, the camera was scheduled for the summer of 2026:
The next Pixii camera is expected to be released in the summer of 2026 (+ Pixii Black Friday Sale)
At the same time, Pixii has rolled out major software updates that bring much of the next-generation experience to current Pixii Max and Pixii+ cameras. These include a completely redesigned ultra-responsive exposure system, new highlight-protection logic to better exploit sensor quality, a rebuilt app with improved Android support, and a fresh, more immersive user interface informed by community feedback.
Pixii has reduced the prices of their cameras by up to $500:
Here are the details from Pixii:
→ While memory card prices are going up, SanDisk currently has a sale at B&H.
→ Cosina officially discontinued the following lenses for Leica M-mount (currently on sale at B&H Photo):
→ After a successful Kickstarter project, the new Peak Design Travel camera bags are now available for purchase.
→ Brightin Star to release a new silver MF 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount.
→ 7Artisans to announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens for Leica L-mount.
→ Used compact camera prices quadruple in Japan as CCD models make a comeback.
Aftershoot’s biggest recent news is the completion of its end-to-end post-processing workflow, announced on May 28: “The Workflow is Now Complete.”
The company has evolved from an AI culling-focused tool into a full all-in-one platform for culling (Select), AI + manual editing (Edit), retouching (Retouch), and client delivery via Aftershoot Galleries. This shift eliminates the need to switch between multiple apps (e.g., Lightroom for editing/delivery).
Use coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot.
Here are the details:
Skylum has launched a new Luminar Summer Sale with discounts of up to 70%. The campaign runs June 5-28, 2026. Here are the details:
The previously reported Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 “Z21” is now officially announced and available for pre-order on this page.
Update – you can use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off if you purchase from this link:
The 75mm f/1.5 “Z21” is the latest lens in the Light Lens Lab “Z21” series, following the release and continued development of the 50mm f/1.5 “Z21”. This lens represents an important milestone for Light Lens Lab. Unlike many of the previous projects, the 75mm f/1.5 “Z21” is not a reproduction or homage to any existing 75mm optical formula. It is an independently researched and developed Light Lens Lab optical design, created through our continued study of the “Z21” rendering signature. Light Lens Lab has made several improvements to the 75mm f/1.5 “Z21”, including improved corner sharpness, stronger edge-to-edge performance, and enhanced sensor coverage.
Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount key specifications and additional informtion:
