Camera Obscura is offering a limited-edition lens conversion of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens with rangefinder coupling for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 12, 2025


Camera Obscura Elburg is offering a limited-edition lens conversion with rangefinder coupling of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:

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New: DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2025


DK-Optic is a new Chinese lens manufacturer, and they will soon introduce a new Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount (already listed for sale on eBay) – this is a modern reproduction of the legendary vintage Dallmeyer Septac Anastigmat 50mm f/1.5 lens:

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Leica Q3 Monochrom camera with a 28mm lens expected on November 20th, but will it be available in the US?

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2025


The previously rumored Leica Q3 Monochrom camera with a 28mm lens is expected to be announced on November 20th, but will it be available in the US The Leica M EV1 camera was released worldwide three weeks ago, but it is still not available in the US because of the government shutdown. Will the upcoming Q3 Monochrom follow the same fate? As of today, I could not find any references in the FCC databases for a Leica Q3 Monochrom camera.

   

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Cosina to discontinue three Voigtlander VM lenses for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 10, 2025


Cosina officially announced that it will be discontinuing the following three Voigtlander VM lenses (for Leica M-mount):

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Godox announced new X5 TTL wireless flash trigger for Leica cameras, iT30 Pro flash for Leica coming soon

By LR admin | Published: November 10, 2025


Godox announced a new X5 TTL wireless flash trigger for Leica cameras.

Godox will also soon announce a new iT30 Pro flash for Leica – they recently confirmed that in an email to a reader:


Additional information on the X5 TTL can be found here:

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Leica digest #206

By LR admin | Published: November 9, 2025

→ After previously selling out, the limited-edition AETHER + Leica Reporter Jacket in Monochrom is available online for a limited time only. The original version is currently on a waiting list. Aether also published a video of their visit to Leica Camera HQ in Wetzlar, Germany (see it at the bottom of this post).


→ Ulanzi launched a new VF01 waist-level optical viewfinder (worldwide shipping available).


→ DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 9.2, PureRAW 5.5, and Nik Collection 8.2 (additional information is available here). You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS when you purchase from this link.

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The new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount (Double Aspherical AA) is now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: November 8, 2025




Light Lens Lab opened the pre-orders for the new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount (Double Aspherical AA). Use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you order from this link. Additional information on the new lens can be found here and on this new/updated page. A new Titanium Limited Edition version was also introduced:

Pre-Order Notice for the Titanium Limited Edition version: pre-orders for the Titanium Grey Limited Edition will close on November 21st, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. EST.

The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount was initially prototyped in 2023 and reviewed by Leica Society International. The lens has been refined with upgraded aspherical and high-refractive ED elements, improved alignment, and optimized performance for modern high-megapixel sensors. Here are the details (previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here):

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