The new “100 Leica Stories” book

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025





Here is some additional informtion on the new “100 Leica Stories” book that was released this week for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model – the book can be ordered from B&H Photo (more Leica books are available on Amazon):

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Leica digest #187

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025


→ The new Leica MONOPAN 50 black and white film will be priced at €12 including VAT, according to the official press release that was released after I published my blog post. The US price has not been released yet – check B&H Photo for updates. Shipping will start on August 21st.


→ Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF full-frame ultra-wide lens for L-mount (additional information).

→ Panasonic, make this camera, please (Leica Q-inspired interchangeable lens camera).

→ Let’s talk 50 Summicron: this is the array of version 1 lenses.

→ Discover the legacy: the new Leica M11-D 100 Year of Leica.


→ Xiaomi announced a new Mix Flip 2 phone in China, co-engineered with Leica.

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The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free L-mount lens adapter

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025



The new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free L-mount lens adapter and UV filter if you purchase it directly from the Brightin Star official website:


The lens is also available for sale on Aliexpress, but without the free adapter. Amazon is already sold out.

Check all available Brightin Star lenses here.

Additional information on the lens:

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New from Akara Labs: Leica Q2 and Voigtländer Bessa Slim Skin camera cases

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2025


Akara Labs released two new Slim Skin camera cases – they are available in both gripped and non-gripped versions with the Akara signature quick-release bung mount system:



Leica Q2 Slim Skin Case



Voigtländer Bessa Slim Skin Case

More Akara Labs cases and products can be found here (check also their website):

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Leica 0-series No. 112 from 1923 auctioned for 7.2 million euros: the second most expensive camera ever sold

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2025


The Leica 0-series No. 112 from 1923 was auctioned for 7.2 million euros at the 46th Leitz Photographica Auction – the second most expensive camera ever sold (the online catalogue can be found here).

Leica 0-Series No. 112 prototype coming up for auction: one of the rarest cameras in history

Additional information:

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The Leica BP-SCL7 lithium-ion battery is now available in olive green and glossy black

By LR admin | Published: June 26, 2025



In addition to all the centennial edition products announced today, Leica also released new olive green and glossy black versions of the Leica BP-SCL7 lithium-ion battery to match the latest M11 Safari and M11 glossy black models.

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New “100 years of Leica” products announced: M11-D set with Leitz Anastigmat-M 50 f/3.5 + Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lenses, D-Lux 8, Sofort 2, Trinovid 10×40, and a new book

By LR admin | Published: June 26, 2025






Today, Leica announced several new products for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model:

  • M11-D 100 years of Leica in a special set with Leitz Anastigmat-M 50 f/3.5, Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH, and accessories
  • D-Lux 8 100 years of Leica
  • Sofort 2 100 years of Leica
  • Trinovid 10×40 100 years of Leica
  • 100 Leica Stories Book

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Additional information on the new Leica products:

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