Leica Rumors

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

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2026

The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens will be officially announced on January 29 (Thursday). Additional information can be found here:

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

New Rock n Roll Milano traveler camera bag

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

Rock n Roll released a new Milano traveler camera bag. Here are the details:

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged Rock n Roll camera bags, Rock n Roll camera straps| 25 Comments

Exclusive first-ever interview with Mr. Zhou – founder of Light Lens Lab: “Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica lens”

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

Bobby Tonelli published the first-ever public interview with Mr. Zhou (founder of Light Lens Lab), offering a rare and in-depth look into the foundation and future of Light Lens Lab. In this conversation, Mr. Zhou discusses the company’s origins, design philosophy, and the principles that guide our research and development. The interview also outlines the long-term direction, including ongoing work in lens, mechanical, and film projects:

Light Lens Lab lenses 5% off code: RUMORS

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

Here is a recap of the interview:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Light Lens Lab, third party lenses for M-mount| 24 Comments

Leica digest #217

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new Helliot Sahara leather camera strap.

→ New Leica Welcome Kits savings available at Red Dot Cameras: save up to £640.00 when purchasing a new Leica M EV1 camera with a valid new Leica Summicron lens. (promotion valid from January 19th – March 31st).

→ The Shoten LM-NZ M II lens adapter (Leica M-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera adapter) with Helicoid is now available for sale.

→ The new 2026 ON1 Effects is now officially released and available as a standalone application or as a plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop (additional information).

→ First picture of the upcoming SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens for L-mount.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica digest, Owlkrown, Red Dot Cameras| 17 Comments

Report: Blackstone could sell control of Leica Camera in €1 billion deal

By LR admin | Published: January 23, 2026

Bloomberg reports that Blackstone could sell control of Leica Camera in a €1 billion deal. Rumors about a potential sale have been floating around since 2017:

Blackstone has tasked Morgan Stanley with finding a buyer for its 45 percent stake in Leica Camera

Blackstone in talks to sell stake in Leica, Zeiss is “potentially interested”

Her eis the AI recap of the article:

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New Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras now available

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2026

While waiting for the Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens official announcement, here is a new Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras sold by PPPcameras.

Watch features:

Available in Chrome and Black
Based on the Casio AE1200
A striking custom red dial, echoing Leica’s signature red dot
Custom red LEDs for the watch light reminiscent of a camera’s internal light meter
Completing the look with a leather watch strap, mirroring the leatherette of the cameras
Price: £150
Shipping will start in mid-February 2026

More products from PPcameras can be found here.

Check out also the new “Camera One” photography inspired watch by Artra Designs:

The ultimate Leica watch alternative just dropped: meet the new “Camera One” photography inspired watch by Artra Designs you can get for under $1,000 (coupon code included)

First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (coupon code included)

Posted in Leica Watches| Tagged PPPcameras| 47 Comments

More leaks: Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens officially announced… almost

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2026

Here are a few more leaks of the previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens: it features an f/1.2 maximum aperture, 10 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspherical elements and a floating element), a 50cm minimum focus distance, 49mm filter thread, 5cm length, and 416g weight. The official announcement is on January 29, 2026 (Leica usually makes announcements at 9 am EST).

Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens sample photos: