Leica digest #189

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2025


→ Where to repair your vintage camera and what to watch out for?


→ Trade in your gear toward an epic Leica photo adventure at Leica Store Miami and receive a 10% bonus on your trade-in value.


→ 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist finalized (additional informtion).


→ Leica announced new APO-Televid and Televid HD spotting scopes with attachments for various Leica cameras – check availability at B&H Photo.


→ First look at Leica MONOPAN 50 black-and-white film and the Leica darkroom in Wetzlar.

→ Xiaomi denies rumours of ending partnership with Leica and releases Leica Xiaomi Mi 15 Ultra “100 years of Leica” limited edition set:

→  Hunting for Treasures at the Bièvres Photo Fair 2025 by Jo Geier from Mint & Rare.

→ IDSworks film camera grip installation.

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for June 2025

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2025


Here are the top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for June 2025:

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The Artralab 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” lens for Leica M-Mount is now back in stock

By LR admin | Published: July 11, 2025


The Artralab 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens for Leica M-Mount is now back in stock (both the black and silver versions):

Additional informtion on the lens can be found here:

Just announced: new ArtraLab SIMILAR 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” full-frame lens for Leica M-mount

Artralab also opened its official Amazon store:

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Oberwerth announced a new half case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera (fits also the D-Lux 7)

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2025

Oberwerth announced a new half case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera (100% velvety soft cowhide) that also fits the previous D-Lux 7 model. Two different versions are available:

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

More Oberwerth product coverage can be found here.

Additional information on the new Oberwerth half case for the Leica D-Lux 7/8 cameras:

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5% off coupon code on selected IDS Works products

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2025

You can use the coupon code “RUMORS” to receive 5% off select IDS Works products (Initial Design Studio). Minimum purchase of USD100 required. Limited to one use per customer with code “RUMORS“:


Check the IDSWorks website for the latest accessories for Leica and other brands.

Previous IDS Works product coverage can be found here.

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Amazon Prime Day

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2025


Here are some notable Amazon Prime Day photo deals:

By brand:

By search criteria

By country:

Adorama and B&H Photo have their own versions of Prime Day, offering exclusive deals.

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Leica digest #188

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2025


→ Cosina officially discontinued the Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC and ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 MC VM mount lenses. The Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens is still available.

 
→ Select Thypoch lenses for M-mount are now on sale at B&H Photo.


→ The new Sigma BF camera (L-mount) is now in stock at Amazon.



→ The new Peak Design Pro Tripod has raised over $3.1M on Kickstarter.


→ New Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for L-mount officially announced (additional informtion).

→ Xiaomi is ending its partnership with Leica to focus on its own camera technology (in the US Xiaomi phones are sold on Amazon).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVC3PX1uIw0

→ With the latest firmware update v3.1.1, the Leica Q3 camera now supports USB-C audio recording from compatible RODE microphones.

→ RedDotForum live at Wetzlar.

→ Leica M3 black paint at the Wetzlar Camera Auctions (October 11th, 2025).

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