Leica Rumors

Owlkrown announced a new Flexgrip for Leica Q2 & Q3 cameras in black chrome (AirTag, Arca-Swiss, and more)

By LR admin | Published: January 21, 2026

Owlkrown announced a new Flexgrip for Leica Q2 & Q3 cameras in black chrome. The new grip is designed to complement the Leica Q system without altering its character. The grip delivers added security, balance, and versatility in a clean, continuous form. Machined from aluminum and finished in Black Chrome, the FlexGrip integrates seamlessly with the camera body while expanding real-world usability for everyday carry, tripod use, and portrait orientation shooting.

Get 10% off your next Owlkrown order with the code LEICARUMORS10.

Previous coverage of Owlkrown products can be found here.

More Leica Q3 accessories can be found here.

Additional information on the new Flexgrip for Leica Q2 & Q3 cameras:

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica Q2, Leica Q2 Monochrom, Leica Q3, Leica Q3 43, Leica Q3 Monochrom| Tagged Leica Q2 Accessories, Leica Q3 43 accessories, Leica Q3 accessories, Owlkrown| 32 Comments

DxO adds support for seven Leica lenses

By LR admin | Published: January 20, 2026

This month, DxO Labs released 326 new DxO modules, expanding coverage to more than 110,000 camera and lens combinations in total, including new added support for seven Leica lenses:

Get 10% off DxO products with code RUMORS.

The new DxO Modules can be found in the following DxO software:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged DxO, dxo coupon code, DxO Optics Modules| 67 Comments

Funleader Contax G35 Leica M conversion (Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) v2.0 vs v1.0 comparison

By LR admin | Published: January 20, 2026

Here are the improvements in the new Funleader Contax G35 non-destructive conversion kit V2.0 for Leica M-mount (Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) compared to the previous v1.0 release (get 5% off with code LEICARUMORS):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens conversion kit 2.0 Leica M-mount, Funleader, third party lenses for M-mount| 33 Comments

Additional information on the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

Additional informtion on the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (see also this post) – pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Thypoch store (use code THYPOCH for 5% off when buying from this link):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount, Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH, Thypoch lenses for Leica M-mount| 26 Comments

You can get a refurbished Leica D-Lux 7 camera for $1,338

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

A renewed (refurbished) Leica D-Lux 7 camera is now available on Amazon for $1,338 (see also all refurbished/renewed Leica listings on Amazon):

Used Leica D-Lux 7 in 9 condition (minor surface marks) is also available at B&H Photo for the same price:

Additional information on Amazon Renewed products can be found here and here:

Posted in Deals, Leica D-Lux| Tagged Leica D-LUX 7, Leica D-Lux 7 Type 3952A camera, refurbished| 15 Comments

The new 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now also available on Amazon

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

The new 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now also available for sale on Amazon:

Amazon US
Amazon CA
Amazon UK
Amazon ES
Amazon FR
Amazon DE
Amazon IT
7Artisans online store (free worldwide shipping)
B&H Photo (coming soon)

Here is what was upgraded from the previous version:

New 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 II, Chinese lenses for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 12 Comments

The new Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens will be priced at €9,000 in Europe

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

The upcoming Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens is rumored to be priced at €9,000 in Europe. I am not sure about the US pricing, since President Trump is threatening Europe with new tariffs that will directly increase the price of all Leica products in the US again.