Coming next: Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens (in January)

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2025




The next announcement from Leica is rumored to be for the new Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens in January 2026. Stay tuned for updates.

What’s next for Leica? (updated)

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Leica digest #212

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2025


→ PPP Cameras launched a new hot shoe cover for the Leica M6/MP cameras.


→ First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (use the coupon code LEICARUMORS to get a small discount if you order from their official website).


→ TTAr­ti­san released a new silver version of their AF 40mm f/2 lens for L-mount for $168: Amazon | B&H Photo | TTArtisan online store.


→ Lexar 2TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card now $225 off.


→ Xiaomi and Leica announced an upgrade to their global imaging strategic cooperation ahead of the 17 Ultra smartphone launch.

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The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2025


The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons is currently available for sale at:

This will be the last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons because the painter is retiring. Painting the Komaru soft-release button is a job that no one has ever wanted to do because it’s so difficult.


Check out also the new Komaru Art Deco Centenary Limited Edition soft-release button:

Previous coverage of Komaru soft release buttons can be found here:

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Major firmware updates version 4.0 for Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras released

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2025


Leica released major firmware updates for the Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras:

  • Leica Q3 firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica Q3 43 firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica Q3 Monochrom firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica SL3 firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica SL3-S firmware update version.4.0

The new updates can be downloaded from this page.

Additional information:

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Recap: the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed (with promo codes)

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2025


Here is a recap of the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed:

Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 double aspherical AA 11873 (direct link)

Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 – inspired by the Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat (direct link)

Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 (direct link)

Contax Planar 35/2 T* M-mount conversion kit 2.0 (direct link)

Contax Biogon G28/2.8 M-mount conversion kit (direct link)

Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 (direct link)

DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 (direct link)

Artralab 28mm f/2.8 (direct link)

Here is an updated list of promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season (some of the codes will be expiring soon):

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Software

Accessories

Camera bags

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If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2025



If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale that includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps (valid from December 16th to January 7th). Here are the details:

For new customers:

For existing customers:

Topaz Labs will also announce a major Realism Update tomorrow. Multiple apps are getting a realism boost, enhancing fine details and lighting, and giving photos, videos, and AI-generated content a more realistic look. Astra, Bloom, Topaz Video, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Gigapixel will all receive new models, features, and updates. Here’s what’s new in the Topaz Realism Update:

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New Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2025



The previously reported Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount has been officially announced and is now available for purchase here.

You can use promo code Leicarumors to get a discount when you purchase via this link.

The new lens has nine glass elements in three optical groups – all this in an ultra-slim 1.3cm profile. The filter size is 28mm, and the minimum focusing distance is 0.3m.

Artralab already has several M-mount lenses (see previous coverage) available for purchase on the official website, B&H Photo, and Amazon.

Artra Designs also recently released a new Camera One photography-inspired watch (coupon code included):

First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (coupon code included)

Additional information on the new Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens:

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