Ending soon: DxO, Luminar, Aftershoot, and ON1 discounts

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2026


DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid until July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here. DxO recently introduced 965 new modules – see this page for details.


You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here


ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 21st Anniversary Sale: up to 60% off this month. See the latest ON1 releases here.


Use the coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.


Topaz Labs is offering 20% off a new plan.


Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.

Via PhotoRumors

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Leica digest #238

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2026


→ 7Artisans will announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens for L-mount on June 30th (previously reported here). The details can be found here.


→ Adobe announced that it is acquiring Topaz Labs (additional information).


→ The top 100 best-selling products at B&H Photo can be found here.


→ Forget the Noctilux (and the rest). The Leica 75mm f/2 APO lens review: it is still the undisputed king.

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The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full frame ultra-thin pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now on sale

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2026



The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full frame ultra-thin pancake lens for Leica M-mount is currently on sale:


The current Brightin Star lens sale (available also on Amazon and B&H Photo), where you can get up to 20% off select lenses, ends in two days (June 29).

Worldwide shipping is available when you purchase from the Brightin Star online store – use coupon code RUMORS for a discount.


Check also their lenses for L-mount. The latest Brightin Star lens releases are available here. Previous coverage of the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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Exclusive Luminar coupon code for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing sale

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2026


Our sponsor, Luminar, provided me with the exclusive coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here:

Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale: up to 70% off

Information on the latest Luminar Neo release is available here:

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AKuser accessories for Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: June 26, 2026


AKuser is a new boutique Chinese brand that offers premium precision-crafted accessories for Leica and other cameras (you can use the coupon code “leica” for free shipping). They currently offer 17 different products, including:

  • Shutter Buttons
  • Hot Shoe Covers
  • Thumb Grips
  • Camera Straps
  • Camera bags
  • Lucky Coin – a small metallic accessory described as “metallic romance for your camera,” designed for fingertip or camera use: “A camera-inspired brass fidget coin for your pocket. Lucky Coin turns vintage camera controls into a solid brass tactile object you can click, spin, carry, and enjoy every day.”

Here are some of the AKuser  products:

More pictures:

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New: Oberwerth Everready case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2026

  

Oberwerth has launched a new Everready case designed specifically for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera.

Use the coupon code RUMORS for a discount by using this link

Oberwerth already has two other cases for Leica D-Lux 8 cameras:

Additional information:

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What’s next for Leica? (June 2026 update)

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2026


After the Leica SL and Metal Gray announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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