Leica Rumors

Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera should be released in September/October

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2021

The previously rumored Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera was announced back in February and is already sold out. The release of the other Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera has been put on hold since the new James Bond movie was delayed because of COVID-19. According to Wikipedia, the new No Time to Die James Bond movie is scheduled for release on 30 September 2021 in the United Kingdom and 8 October 2021 in the United States. This is when we should expect the new Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera that looks like this:

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Wooden Leica M3 replica camera update

By LR admin | Published: July 22, 2021

Most orders of the wooden Leica M3 replica camera have been already fulfilled. Any new orders placed in the last 10 days will be shipped in August.

The Wooden Leica M3 replica is available for sale at the Leica Rumors Online Store.

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Ernst Leitz Museum lets you experience photography interactively

By LR admin | Published: July 20, 2021

The Ernst Leitz Museum in Leitz Park, Wetzlar will open a new facility in October where visitors will be able to experience photography interactively. For additional information on the different experiences, see this article in English or this one in German.

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Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens prototype from Light Lens Lab

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2021

The Chinese company Light Lens Lab recently released a new 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount based on the original 8-element Leica 35 f/2 Summicron classic from 1958. It seems that their next project will be a remake of the Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens for Leica M-mount (see eBay listings):

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.

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The latest photo editing deals and coupons

By LR admin | Published: July 17, 2021

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Just announced: new TTartisan 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2021

TTartisan announced a new 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens for L-mount. The full details can be found here:

Announced and available for pre-order: TTartisan 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens

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The Z CAM E2 camera has a Leica M-mount version

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2021

The Z CAM E2 has also a Leica M-mount version (Adorama, Amazon, B&H) – the actual Z CAM interchangeable M lens mount is sold separately (Adorama, Amazon, B&H). Here are a few video reviews: