Xiaomi and Leica Camera AG announced the Xiaomi 15T series smartphones with “Leica Street Photography Mode” and 5x Summilux lenses

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2025



The previously reported Xiaomi 15T series smartphones are now officially announced with “Leica Street Photography Mode” and Leica 5x Summilux lenses.

In the US, Xiaomi phones can be purchased on Amazon.

Xiaomi 15T specifications:

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Panasonic announced a new Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. lens for L-Mount

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2025



Panasonic announced a new Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. lens for L-Mount. With teleconverters attached, this lens can be extended to 1000mm. The new tech inside includes Panasonic’s debut Tight-Smooth Ring and 7-stop Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation support. The new lens also features a dual-phase linear motor, delivering fast and silent autofocus.

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo



Additional informtion on the new Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1:

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Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2025





Fred Miranda published his review of the new Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount – currently in stock at:

Here is the final review conclusion:

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New Rock n Roll olive green straps for your Leica Safari camera

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2025


Rock n Roll released several new olive green straps designed for Leica Safai cameras.

LeicaRumors readers can get 15% off with the coupon code Rumors15:

Check previous coverage of Rock n Roll Straps and Bags here.

Here are the details of the different models:

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Getting close to the Leica M EV1 camera announcement

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2025
Leica M11-V camera mockup

Leica M11-V camera mockup created by a reader

We are getting close to the Leica M11-V M EV1 camera announcement. I already reported that the official announcement is expected in October:

Leica M11-V camera coming with a hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100/X-Pro?

MKKamera in Hong Kong is already accepting orders for the M11-V camera, with delivery expected in November:

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The two new “100 years of Leica” limited edition cameras are now in stock

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2025




The two “100 years of Leica” limited edition cameras are currently in stock:

The Leica LUX grip for smartphones is now in stock

Additional coverage on Leica’s 100-year anniversary can be found here:

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The Leica LUX grip for smartphones is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2025




The latest Leica LUX grip for smartphones is now in stock at B&H Photo:


Leica LUX grip additional information:

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