New third-party lenses for Leica L-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: November 23, 2024


→ The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens for L-mount is now available for order. Additional information:

The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro full-frame lens (E/Z/L) is now available to order for $339


→ Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported world’s first Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom + shift lens for L-mount. Additional information:

Venus Optics announced the Laowa APS-C 12-24mm f/5.6 – the world’s first zoom + shift lens


→  The previously rumored 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II ultra wide-angle full-frame fisheye lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced and available for order at the 7Artisans | Pergear | Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK |Amazon DE. Additional information:

Announced: 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II ultra wide-angle full-frame fisheye lens (E/L/R/Z)


→  The previously reported 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 ASPH lens for Leica L-mount with a new rear ND filter is now officially announced and available for order: 7Artisans | Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK |Amazon DE | Amazon IT | Amazon FR | Amazon ES. Additional information:

Announced: 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 ASPH lens with a new rear ND filter


→  Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored/reported Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica L-mount mount. The lens can be purchased at B&H Photo and Laowa’s website. Additional information:

Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for $399 (E/Z/RF/L/M)


→ Pergear announced a new 100mm f/2.8 full-frame 2x magnification ultra macro lens for L-mount (price: $287). Pre-orders are now open at Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK |Amazon DE. Additional information:

New: Pergear 100mm f/2.8 full-frame 2x magnification ultra macro lens (E/Z/RF/EF/L)

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Leca also announced new taupe accessories: leather bag, strap and case

By LR admin | Published: November 21, 2024



In addition to the M11 and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 in glossy black paint, Leca also announced new taupe accessories: a leather bag, strap, and case:



Check Leica M11 BP pricing and availability at:

Americas Europe Asia
Adorama | B&H (lens)
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection		 Leica Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Calumet | Koch | WEX		 Rangefinder
Map Camera

Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint

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Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint

By LR admin | Published: November 21, 2024


The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint are now officially announced as expected. See the details at Reddotforum. Check pricing and availability at:

Americas Europe Asia
Adorama | B&H (lens)
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection		 Leica Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Calumet | Koch | WEX		 Rangefinder
Map Camera

Leca also announced new taupe accessories: leather bag, strap and case



Leica M11 glossy black paint:

  • Brass top plate with “Leica” script engraving
  • Glossy black paint finish that will patina over time revealing the brass underneath
  • Cross hatch knurling on power switch, thumb wheel, shutter speed and ISO dials

Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 glossy black paint:

  • Red and white focusing scale
  • Aluminum construction
  • Matching glossy black paint circular lens shade, back cap and front cap

Update – the new releases are now limited editions, as previously reported.

Additional information:

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Topaz Labs launches Black Friday offer

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2024



Topaz Labs started their Black Friday deals today (see all Black Friday deals here):

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Leica reports the best financial result in the history of the company

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2024

In the fiscal year 2023/24, Leica Camera achieved the best result in the history of the company and continues to pursue its successful course with another record result

Wetzlar, 20 November 2024. The Leica Camera Group registers another new revenue record for the fiscal year 2023/2024. With a renewed increase in revenue of 14% to MEUR 554 against the previous year’s figure of MEUR 485, the premium-segment manufacturer of optical products was able to further build on the successful course pursued in the previous fiscal year and successfully sustain the growth of its operating earnings. Once again, the most significant driver of this was the core product segment Photography, which benefited significantly not only from an innovative product pipeline but also from the continuous expansion of the group’s own global sales network. In addition, a particularly dynamic increase in revenue was also observed in the Mobile Imaging segment (Smartphones).

The best fiscal year so far in the almost 100-year history of Leica Camera confirms the successful strategic alignment of the Leica Camera Group with its focus on the development of new business segments and the expansion of the sales network.

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Announcement tomorrow: Leica M11 + Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH black paint (limited editions)

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2024


The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in black glossy paint will be officially announced tomorrow (November 21st).  Both releases will be limited editions. It is interesting to note that Leica did not choose the M11-P as a base for the new black paint version. Rumors suggest that this could be due to shortages/issues with the new CAI chip inside the M11-P.

Additional informtion:

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Kamerakraft added B-stock grips on their website at cheaper prices

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2024

Kamerakraft added B-stock grips on their website at lower prices (€50 less):


This is a good opportunity to get a Kamerakraft grip at a lower price.

Kamerakraft now also sells camera straps:

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Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review (M-mount)

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2024


Fred Miranda published a review of the latest Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (now available at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and Thypoch website with free worldwide shipping when you use code RUMORS).

Here is the final conclusion:

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