Leica digest #240

By LR admin | Published: July 12, 2026


→ New Owlkrown FlexCase colors available.

 
→ The latest lens reviews from LeicaImages:



→ Gold Leica Sultan of Burnie M6 camera with Summilux lens for sale at LiveAuctioneers (see all of their Leica listings).


→ See this post for what is coming next in Aftershoot (free trial | galleries | previous coverage | “AI will not replace us“).


→ SanDisk’s first 8TB SDUC memory cards confirmed: massive storage, but new card readers required.


→ The Leica Noctilux 1:1.2/50mm – a complete guide to every variation.


→ Experience the new Leica SL3-P at Tamarkin Camera with Leica USA and Leica Ambassador Gajan Balan: Friday, July 17th, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.


→ 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist finalized.

→ Wetzlar Camera Auctions: Leica Model C Luxus (October 10th, 2026).



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New Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount coming in August

By LR admin | Published: July 12, 2026

Brightin Star will launch a new APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount on Kickstarter. The campaign is expected to launch in the middle of August:

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Review: Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 Rigid ZS6 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 12, 2026




Fred Miranda published his review of the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 Rigid ZS6 lens for Leica M-mount.

Light Lens Lab announced a new 50mm f/1.9 “Rigid-ZS6” (Super Six) lens for Leica M-mount (coupon code included)

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The latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews

By LR admin | Published: July 11, 2026

Here are the latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews:


Leica M EV1 camera review.


Voigtlander APO-SKOPAR 75mm F2.8 VM lens review.


Leica Q3 Monochrom camera review.


Leica Summilux M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH with MEV1 review.


Leica Hektor L73mm f/1.9 with MEV1 review.


Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1 with MEV1.


Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens review.


Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens review.


Leica SL3-P camera review.


Leica SL system workshop in Tokyo

“Kasyapa for Leica” by MAP camera contains many more reviews on their main page):

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The Metal Gray Leica Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras will be released on July 16th

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2026


The Metal Gray Leica Q3 and D-Lux 8 cameras will be released next week on July 16th (see previous coverage).

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Leica announced new accessories for the Metal Gray M11-P, Q3, and D-Lux 8 cameras

Officially announced: new Leica M11-P, D-Lux 8, Q3 cameras and APO-Summicron-M 50 lens in Metal Gray


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DK-Optic lenses for Leica M-mount (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2026




Here is some additional informtion on the latest DK-Optic lenses for Leica M-mount:

  • The Chiaro 76mm f/1.9 M: gorgeous 3D pop, cinematic rendering, and organic skin tones of the classic British “Super Six” design, engineered into a native M-mount body.
  • The Impastolite 51mm f/1.5 M: inspired by the legendary Septac formula. Weighing only 179g, featuring an 18-blade aperture for perfectly circular bokeh, and is rangefinder coupled
  • The Impastolite 51mm f/1.5 M: based on the mid-20th century British 50mm f/1.5, widely known as the legendary Septac, this is a 1:1 true-to-original restoration

You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for $100 off on the official website.

DK-Optic lenses are also sold on eBay.

Here are the full details and technical specifications:

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Additional picture of the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount (coming in July)

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2026

Here are a few additional pictures of the upcoming Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH “E46” lens for Leica M-mount (pre-orders will open in July – check the official website for updates):

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