Leica Rumors

Two new lenses for L-mount announced: 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 & Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO 1.5X ultra macro

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2025

Two new third-party lenses for L-mount were just announced:

The previously reported 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount is now officially released. The price of the lens is $329, and you can order one here. Additional information can be found here:

7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z & Leica L-mount officially released

The previously reported Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame lens for L-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa official online store. Additional information (lens specification, optical design, MTF chart) can be found here:

Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount

A list of all upcoming Chinese lenses can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, L-Mount, Leica L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for L-mount, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Leica L-mount| 62 Comments

Leica digest #198

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2025

→ New Owlkrown soft release buttons “Shutter Toppers”. Owlkrown is a new US-based company that produces various accessories for cameras. You can now get 10% off any order with code LEICARUMORS10.

→ AstrHori has announced a new 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for L-mount, featuring an improved design (see the old version here) priced at $119. You can order one on this page or at Peargear (AstrHori lenses are also sold at Amazon). Additional information on the new lens can be found here.

→ The Leicavit story.

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The next Tamarkin auction will take place on November 15, 2025

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2025

The next Tamarkin auction “100 YEARS OF THE LEICA” will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025:

Posted in Leica Auction Madness| Tagged Tamarkin Camera, Tamarkin Photographica Auction| 19 Comments

New state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line Oberwerth Signature Line of camera bags launched

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2025

Oberwerth launched a new state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line Signature Line of camera bags designed explicitly for Leica cameras. Three different sizes are available, with two different colors each – black and dark brown:

You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a 10% discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com:

Previous Oberwerth product coverage can be found here.

Additional information and pictures on the new Signature Line:

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Check out the latest rare Leica gear at Leica Store Lisse

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2025

Over the years, the Leica Store Lisse has been the home of many rare Leica items – check their latest listings on eBay.

Here is some Leica gear they have for sale from their Facebook feed (check also their Instagram account):

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Here are the first two L-mount lenses Viltrox will announce after joining the L-Mount Alliance

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2025

After Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance, here are the first two lenses that will be released for L-mount:

Check the official Viltrox website for updates

Posted in L-Mount Alliance, Leica Lenses| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Viltrox| 41 Comments

Pope Francis’s Leica M-A film camera to be auctioned for charity, estimated to fetch €700,000 – €800,000

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2025

Pope Francis’s Leica M-A film camera (reg. $6,310) will be auctioned for charity at the 47th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 22, 2025, and is estimated to fetch between €700,000 and €800,000. Additional picture and information: