Leica Rumors

Viltrox to join the L-Mount Alliance on September 1st

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2025

Viltrox will join the L-Mount Alliance on September 1st:

This is not a surprise – I reported about this back in January this year:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Viltrox| 17 Comments

AstrHori announced a new 6mm f/2.8 full-frame circular fisheye lens for Leica L-mount ($299)

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2025

AstrHori announced a new 6mm f/2.8 full-frame circular fisheye lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here). Orders are open at Amazon and the official website ($299) where international shipping is available. AstrHori lenses are also available for sale at B&H Photo. Next are the lens specifications, MTF charts, and design diagram:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged AstrHori, AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 circular fisheye lens for Leica L-mount, L-Mount, Leica L-mount, third party lenses for L-mount| 42 Comments

The very long and updated list of Leica Q3 camera accessories

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2025

Here is an updated list of Leica Q3 camera accessories, including several new releases (many will work also on the Q and Q2):

→ Tilta Vintage Camera Cage Travel Kit for Leica Q3.

→ PolarPro MagFlip Hood for Leica Q3 (see also this post).

→ Haoge metal square lens hood for Leica Q3/Q3 43 cameras (LH-LQ343B).

→ In addition to the B+W filter mentioned here, NiSi also sells this NC UV filter for Leica Q3 43 cameras at Amazon and B&H Photo.

→ UNX-9628 protective filter for Leica Q3 43 cameras.

→ Tekiac is selling a special mounting aid tool for attaching the new B+W Ultra Slim Filter Series on Leica Q3 43 cameras (this is the first B+W filter that can be used in macro mode and with the Q3 43 lens hood). You can use the discount code LEICARUMORS to receive a 5% discount when purchasing from this link (additional informtion is available here).

→ Freewell has introduced two new Leica Q3 43 accessories (additional information):

→ Haida premium brass shockproof UV filter for Leica Q cameras.

→ H&Y Ultimate P filter for Leica Q3 43 camera (H&Y filters are sold at B&H Photo).

→ Oberwerth products for Leica Q cameras:

→ More Leica Q accessories can be found at Amazon, eBay, and B&H Photo:

Posted in Leica Q3, Leica Q3 43| Tagged Leica Q3 43 accessories, Leica Q3 43mm f/2 APO lens, Leica Q3 accessories| 26 Comments

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

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2025

The latest Leica M11-V camera leak indicates that there will be no “rangefinder window.” This likely refers to the small prism on the right front facade that provides the rangefinder (RF) patch. Note that the leak does not state that the large optical viewfinder, the one we look through with our eye, has been removed. Additionally, the leak mentions that the frame selector lever now has “dual functionality for the viewfinder.” This could mean that the M11-V will still have an optical viewfinder window, but with a frame selector lever that also activates the electronic viewfinder (EVF), while the rangefinder window is eliminated, and thus, the focusing patch is gone. Focusing will probably work as if a standard M11 is used with the back screen or with a Visoflex 2, which means focus peaking will become essential, but the optical viewfinder will still be available without the manual focusing patch. Perhaps the implementation will resemble the hybrid viewfinder found in cameras like the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro. Here are some of the previously leaked pictures:

Here is a recap of the latest Leica M11-V camera leaks/rumors

Posted in Leica M EV1| Tagged Leica M EV1, Leica M11-V| 105 Comments

No tariffs when you order the new Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount (plus 5% off coupon)

By LR admin | Published: August 25, 2025

A quick update – US buyers do not have to pay tariffs when they order the new Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader from their website:

U.S. Customers – Prices shown already include tariffs, which the sender/manufacturer pays. There are no extra import fees or duties upon delivery. The checkout price is the final cost (excluding local sales tax, if applicable).
Europe & Other Regions – Prices are adjusted accordingly to compensate for possible VAT. While tariffs are included, local VAT/GST may still apply. In most cases, the VAT due is modest, usually under £20.

You can also get 5% off your order with the coupon code LEICARUMORS:

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Artizlab, Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader, Funleader, Funleader Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica-M mount, Trump tariffs| 95 Comments

New Leica M10 / M11 thumb grip from PPPcameras

By LR admin | Published: August 25, 2025

PPPcameras has developed a new Leica M10 / M11 thumb grip in response to community requests for a thumb grip only – the previous version was integrated with a screen cover: