Leica Rumors

Leica digest #203

By LR admin | Published: October 19, 2025

→ LightPix Labs announced a new FlashQ FM2 retro-inspired wireless TTL / manual camera flash. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and Amazon (additional information).

→ New wooden camera replica 1:1 models now available (Nikon, Pentax, Leica, Sony, Canon, Hasselblad).

→ Reminder: there are still several fake Leica websites out there offering significant discounts – avoid at all costs.

→ New Leica/Porter camera bag collaboration in Japan: to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Leica I and the 90th anniversary of Yoshsida (a limited edition of 100 pieces).

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Leica M EV1 camera announcement next week (October 23)

By LR admin | Published: October 19, 2025

The Leica M EV1 camera will be announced next week on October 23rd. Stay tuned for a detailed coverage.

If you have any additional information or pictures of the EV1, you can contact me anonymously here.

⇒ Join the new Leica M EV1 Facebook Group ⇐

Is this the first leaked picture of the rumored Leica M EV1 camera?

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Additional information on the limited edition Leica M11 Monochrom camera marble sculpture by Casper Braat x Leica Store Lisse (now available for purchase for €50,000)

By LR admin | Published: October 18, 2025

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Additional information on the limited edition Leica M11 Monochrom camera marble sculpture by Casper Braat x Leica Store Lisse and the Leica M11 Monochrom Leitz Wetzlar limited edition digital camera with a specially designed Leica flight case – both available exclusively at Leica Store Lisse (dedicated page):

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Leica camera and lens hoods by Squarehood

By LR admin | Published: October 17, 2025

Squarehood offers several different lens hoods and some other accessories for Leica cameras and lenses:

Leica Summicron 35mm
Leica Summicron C 40mm
Leica Summicron C 40mm
Leica Summicron 35mm V3
Leica Q343
Leica Summicron 28mm ASPH V1 (11604)
Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 asph Pre-FLE (11874)
Minolta Rokkor 40mm (M mount)
Leica Summicron 50mm V4
Leica Summicron c 40mm adapter ring
Leica Summilux 35mm pre ASPH v2 (11870)
Leica 50mm f2.5 Summarit-M (11644)
Leica 35mm f2.5 Summarit-M (11643)
Leica Q3 43
Leica Q3 + Q3 43 Thumb Grip
Voigtlander Nokton (LH-6)
Voigtlander 28mm Ultron M Mount V2

Visit their website for more information on each of the products listed above.

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Light Lens Lab announced the production of a new LLL 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount

By LR admin | Published: October 17, 2025

Light Lens Lab announced the production of a new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount. Prototyped initially in 2023 and reviewed by Leica Society International, the lens has been refined with upgraded aspherical and high-refractive ED elements, improved alignment, and optimized performance for modern high-megapixel sensors. Here are the details, check also this LLL page (previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here):

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Light Lens Lab, Light Lens Lab 35 f/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica, Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical 11873 lens, third party lenses for M-mount| 60 Comments

Leica Camera USA offers a change of leather service for Leica M, SL, Q, or CL cameras

By LR admin | Published: October 16, 2025

Leica Camera USA offers a change of leather service for Leica M, SL, Q, or CL cameras. This is not new (previously reported here), but it now includes more models, and you can send your camera directly to Leica Customer Care. See the details on this page:

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