The previously reported Contax Biogon G28/2.8 for Leica M-mount conversion kit by Mr. Ding is now officially released and available for order on this site. Unlike the G35 and G45 conversion kits (the G35 kit is already sold out), the new G28 kit is made of aluminum, making it much lighter.
Mr. Ding Studio also currently offers several other lenses for Leica M-mount:
Additional information on the new conversion kit can be found here:
After the Leica M EV1, Leica Q3 Monochrom, Leica SL3 Reporter, and Safari lenses announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):
Leica Camera AG announced a strategic partnership with Capture One to deliver an advanced and reliable tethered shooting and editing experience for Leica photographers. The collaboration brings ultra-fast tethered connectivity, instant image transfer, highly accurate Live View, Leica-optimized color profiles, and precision editing tools directly within Capture One’s workflow.
Additional information:
Here is an updated list of promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season:
Via PhotoRumors
Owlkrown released a new TwinPad SL “Reporter” strap for the new Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera:
PPP Cameras released two new screen covers for the latest Leica M EV1 and the Leica M9 cameras (two different versions of the screen covers are available – with and without a thumb grip):
PPP Cameras is currently offering 10% off with the coupon code CHRITSMAS10 (valid until December 16). You can also get a free roll of film with every camera purchase.
All Leica accessories by PPPcameras can be found here. Other services provided by PPPcameras:
Previous coverage of PPP Cameras products can be found here:
Leica is rumored to announce a new SL camera based on the Panasonic S1RII (44.3MP). The new SL model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP). Here is what we know so far:
The Panasonic S1RII was announced in February 2025 – here is the camera’s coverage at PhotoRumors:
