Results from the third Wetzlar Camera Auction

By LR admin | Published: October 10, 2021




Here are the top results from the third Wetzlar Camera Auction that took place last night in Wetzlar:

Read More »

Posted in Leica Auction Madness| Tagged | 2 Comments

Leica digest #82

By LR admin | Published: October 8, 2021


→ Elago released a new case for Apple AirPods Pro and AirTagm that is clearly inspired by Leica cameras – you can get one for $15 at Amazon.

→ TTartisan will soon announce a new 35mm f/1.4 APS-C silver lens for L-mount.


→ Panasonic announced a new 6K Lumix BS1H mirrorless full-frame box-style cinema camera with Leica L-mount (pre-orders: Adorama and B&H Photo).


→ Leica opened a new interactive photo experience in the Ernst Leitz Museum in Wetzlar (more info available here).


→ Check out this (kind of new) Doomo clip-on light meter.


→ Here is a list of all the new editing software versions announced last week:

30% off DxO NIK Collection 4
$20 off Topaz DeNoise AI
$100 off Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle
15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code LEICARUMORS
10% off Capture One products with code LEICARUMORS
Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged | Leave a Comment

The rumored Leica M11 camera could be delayed until 2022

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2021


I received several reports that the rumored Leica M11 camera launch date could be pushed back becuase of the current global parts shortage and shipping crisis. The new release date is now rumored to be at the beginning of 2022. Stay tuned for more updates or contact me if you have any insider information.

Here are the rumored Leica M11 specifications:

Read More »

Posted in Leica M11| Tagged | 25 Comments

New Leica Q2 “Reporter” limited edition camera to be announced soon (with scratch-resistant finish and Kevlar trim?)

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2021


Leica Camera AG is rumored to announce a new Leica Q2 “Reporter” limited edition camera – I assume the new Q2 model will be similar to the Leica M10-P “Reporter” model with a scratch-resistant finish and Kevlar trim (read more on Kevlar at Wikipedia):

Read More »

Posted in Leica Q2| Tagged , | 2 Comments

New Leica price increase in the US (Q2, SL2)

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2021


Some Leica cameras (and lenses?) went up in price in the US on October 1st. I do not have the full list, but here are a few examples:

  • Leica Q2 went up by $200 (now $5,700)
  • Leica SL2 went up by $300 (now $6,900)

Check the latest Leica US prices at one of our sponsors:

Leica already had a price increase in the US back in April 2021 – you can see the previous prices in this post:

Not an April Fools’ Day joke: Leica price increase coming to the US on April 1, 2021

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged | 6 Comments

The next wave of Leica auction madness is coming soon (starting this weekend)

By LR admin | Published: October 5, 2021

The next wave of Leica auction madness is coming soon:

Wetzlar Camera Auction


The Wetzlar Camera Auction #3 will take place on October 9, 2021 in Wetzlar, Germany (online catalog):

Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction


The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is taking place on November 20, 2021 in Vienna, Austria (online catalog).

Leitz Photographica Auction


The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction is taking place on November 20, 2021 in Vienna, Austria (online catalog):

Catawiki


Check also the ongoing auctions on Leica gear at Catawiki

Posted in Leica Auction Madness| Leave a Comment

Coming soon: Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: October 4, 2021




In addition to the 35mm f/2 eight-element M-mount lens, the Chinese brand Light Lens Lab (LLL) will soon release a new ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount.

Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL (Light Lens Lab) lenses in the US – check out the LLL lenses listed at their eBay store.

  • For Leica M-mount, M39-mount version will also be available for an extra charge and it will include an adapter (you will need an M-mount adapter to use the lens on M-mount cameras)
  • Weight: 200-235g depending on finishes
  • Dimensions: 36mm width, 51mm length
  • Filter thread: 39mm (e39)
  • Design: 4 elements in 4 groups, ultra-astigmat design just like the original ELCAN on the KE-7A
  • Full brass body (except for the titanium version which is made from solid titanium)
  • Available in chrome, black paint, black paint with brassing, safari, bare brass, and titanium finishes
  • Scheduled to be released in late October/November
  • Sample photos can be found here, here, here, and here
  • The pricing will start from around $1,500 and will go over $2,000 for the titanium version
  • Here is a picture with the M39 version/option that will also include the adapter:


Update – here is a picture of the titanium version:


Additional pictures of the Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for M39-mount:

Read More »

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , | 12 Comments