Leica Rumors

Updated Leica M6 camera reissue details: Leica MP in a Leica M6 body

By LR admin | Published: October 12, 2022

Here are some additional details on the upcoming Leica M6 film camera reissue

Leitz M6 Classic film camera reissue
Black color, not black paint as initially reported (there will be no silver option)
Leica MP camera in a Leica M6 housing
Lightmeter of the Leica MP (3 LEDs and not 2 like the M6 Classic)
“Leitz” red dot (a tribute to early Leica M6 cameras, see more listings here)
Price: €4,800-€5,000 (another source suggested €4,100 – €4,200)
Limited edition of probably 500 pieces (don’t think there will be a “regular” version)
Announcement on October 20

Leica is also rumored to announce a new Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens reissue together with the M6.

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New Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens reissue rumored to be announced next week with the M6 camera

By LR admin | Published: October 11, 2022

I have been talking about a new Leica M 35mm “Heritage” lens for a while and I think a new Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 Steel Rim lens will be finally announced next week together with the Leica M6 camera. This vintage lens reissue will be slightly different from the original body and will be available in silver and maybe later in black (similar to the Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 lens). The original Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 Steel Rim is currently listed for $20k – $30k at f22cameras and eBay.

Pictures source: f22cameras

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Leica to announce a new 21mm f/2 APO lens for the SL system (Leica APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH)

By LR admin | Published: October 11, 2022

A few days ago I reported about the Leica SL event with Olaf Wolf & Alexandre Simoes that took place at Foto Koch in Germany on October 10th. At the end of the presentation, at the 1:09:47 mark, the Leica rep confirmed that a new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens:

I was told that the new lens will start shipping in January 2023. The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens has been on the Leica SL lens roadmap since 2018:

Updated Leica SL lens roadmap

I am not sure if this will be the lens that will be announced together with the Leica M6t camera next week.

Several other Leica SL lenses are also expected to be announced soon:

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Coming in November: new Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 35mm f/1.5 Type II VM lens for Leica M mount

By LR admin | Published: October 11, 2022

Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 35mm f/1.5 Type II VM lens for Leica M mount next month (November). The new lens will be available in two colors (black and silver).

Previous coverage of the Voigtlander VM lenses can be found here:

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The Leica M6 film camera reissue will be announced on October 20 with a price tag of around €4,800 #filmisnotdead

By LR admin | Published: October 10, 2022

The Leica M6 film camera reissue will be officially announced on October 20 (as expected) with a price tag of around €4,800 (priced lower than the Leica MP as already reported). Here is the M6 rumors recap:

Leitz M6 Classic film camera reissue
Price: €4,800
Limited edition of probably 500 pieces
Announcement on October 20
“Leitz” red dot (a tribute to early Leica M6 cameras, see more listings here).

Leica is also rumored to announce a new lens on October 20th, but I do not have the details. You can contact me anonymously if you have any information.

Check out also the Large Leica M6 camera pin at the LR online store:

The colored anodized metal M body caps are also still available: