Leica Rumors

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):

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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

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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

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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:

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Leica and Fotografiska partner to bring photography back to life in New York City

By LR admin | Published: October 3, 2021

Leica has partnered with photo museum Fotografiska and Neuehouse (work and social space for creators) to support and promote talented creatives working in photography today. Additional information: