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:
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):
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:
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
The next wave of Leica auction madness is coming soon:
The Wetzlar Camera Auction #3 will take place on October 9, 2021 in Wetzlar, Germany (online catalog):
The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is taking place on November 20, 2021 in Vienna, Austria (online catalog).
The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction is taking place on November 20, 2021 in Vienna, Austria (online catalog):
Check also the ongoing auctions on Leica gear at Catawiki
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.
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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