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Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: May 20, 2025

A member of the Leica forum discovered that his photos were wrongly marked in the FOTOS app as taken with a “Noctilux-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH” lens:

I installed Firmware 2.2.2 into my Leica M11 and M11 Mono. Everything seemed to be working fine until I attached my 35mm Summicron-M f/2 V4. My Lens Detection on both cameras now read my 35mm version 4 Summicron as a “1.2 35mm” My f/2 doesn’t even have 6 bit coding. When I transfer a photo taken with my f/2 Summicron to the app FOTOS my photo lists my f/2 Summicron as a NOCTILUX-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH.

If you have been following the LR blog, I have been reporting for a while about a new/rumored/upcoming Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens:

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Leica reduces D-Lux 8 camera and Lux grip prices (+complete new price list included)

By LR admin | Published: May 20, 2025

After the recent price increase in the US due to the new Trump tariffs, Leica reduced the prices of the D-Lux 8 camera and the Lux grip:

Leica D-Lux 8: went from $1,595 to $2,790 and is now down to $1,915
Leica Lux grip: went from $329 to $625 and is now down to $395

Leica US price increase examples

The Leica D-Lux 8 camera is now $2,790 in the US (up $1,195)

Here is the complete new Leica price list courtesy of Reddotforum:

Update: include is now also the full list of Leica items with reduced pricing:

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Mammut Photo Contest 2025 with Leica global gear hunt

By LR admin | Published: May 20, 2025

The 2025 Mammut Photo Contest has partnered with Leica Camera to hide gear and cameras in remote, cinematic locations worldwide. This “Finders/Keepers” activation is part scavenger hunt and part campaign launch, designed to fuel real-world adventure and creative participation. And while the images might be inspiring, this contest isn’t just for pros or peak-baggers. It’s about storytelling, connection, and emotion – your photo doesn’t have to be “epic” to win. Everyone is encouraged to enter. Here are the details:

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Leica adds analog M options to M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade program

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2025

Leica added analog M options to the M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade program. Here are the upgrade options and pricing courtesy of Rddotforum:

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The new Leica M11-P Safari camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2025

The new Leica M11-P Safari camera is now in stock at:

US: B&H Photo
UK: WEX Photo
DE: Koster

Leica M11-P Safari camera officially announced

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Leica US price increase examples

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2025

Here are some Leica US price increase examples:

Leica D-Lux 8: the camera saw a 90% price increase, going from $1,595 to $2,790, as it is made in China
Leica M11 Monochrome: only a 10% price increase from $9,195 to $10,160
Leica M11-D: saw a 7% price rise from $9,195 to $9,839
Leica M11-P: a 7% rise from $9,195 to the new price of $9,840
Leica SL3: also noticed a 7% price hike from $6,995 to $7,485
Leica Q3: saw about a $12% rise, as the original was $5,995, but now it costs $6,735
Leica Q3 43: saw a 7% rise from $6,895 to $7,380
Leica SL3s: also noticed a 7% increase from $5,295 to $5,665
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH: a 7% increase from $3,295 to $3,525
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH: also a 7% increase from $5195 to $5,560
Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH: was $1,895 at launch, now it’s listed for $2,350
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH: a 24% increase from $5,495 to $6,845
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4: a 22% increase from $6395 to $7,805
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH: a 14% increase from $5,495 to $6,310
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3: an 11% increase from $2,195 to $2,455
Leica Lux phone grip: a 90% increase from $329 to $625
Leica Sofort 2 camera price seems to be unchanged
Leica SL3 battery is now $380

Leica also increased prices in Canada:

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Just released: new Leica LUX App Artist Look by Greg Williams

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2025

Leica released a new Artist Look for the LUX App by Greg Williams:

“Greg Williams is celebrated for his distinctive approach to photography, capturing cinematic and authentic moments with a timeless aesthetic. His style launches the new Artist Look series in the Leica LUX app. Created in close collaboration with Greg, this look delivers the distinctive artistic touch of a renowned photographer to your iPhone. Ready for you to explore and create.”

Additional information:

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Leica news, before it happens

Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

Leica reduces D-Lux 8 camera and Lux grip prices (+complete new price list included)

Mammut Photo Contest 2025 with Leica global gear hunt

Leica adds analog M options to M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade program

The new Leica M11-P Safari camera is now in stock

Leica US price increase examples

Just released: new Leica LUX App Artist Look by Greg Williams

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