Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2025


Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here).

Pre-order links (updated):

Key features of the Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens:

  • 16 iris blades for perfectly rounded bokeh at any stop
  • No visible onion rings
  • Low color aberration at f/1.4
  • 8 elements in 9 groups
  • MFD of 0.6m
  • Classic automatic depth-of-field indicator
  • Clicked and de-clicked modes for aperture adjustment
  • Subtle resistance of rangefinder coupling disengagement at 0.7m
  • Available in black and silver finish
  • Shipping starts in March


Additional information:

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Sigma announces a new BF camera and series I silver lenses for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2025





Sigma just announced a new BF camera and several new lenses for L-mount, and I am sure many Leica fans will discover several similarities and the minimalist designs of the already discontinued Leica TL models. I can bet Leica had some input on the design. The BF in the camera name stands for “Beautiful foolishness”.

Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo.

Sigma also introduced two new lenses for L-mount:


Sigma is also planning to release a new line of I series lenses for L-mount to match the new BF camera:

More pre-order links:



Additional informtion:

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Leica digest #173

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2025



→ JJC grip for Leica Q3 cameras (see more Q3 accessories here).


→ The Leica SL2 camera is now $3,600 off.


→ The Panasonic Lumix S5 (Leica L-mount) is now $800 off.



→ A new Leica Akademie Netherlands has been added to the global network (not officially launched yet). Pictured above is the “Inspiration Leica Akademie” book.


→ Adobe CC apps sale: up to 40% off.


→ An updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses to be announced next week for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan.



→ Leica Store Miami is now offering a 90% trade-in promo: “Trade up to a new Leica M camera or lens. Receive a 10% bonus on your trade-in value.”

→ Leica opened a new flagship store in Singapore at South Beach Quarter – the largest and most recent addition in Southeast Asia.


→ Photo news roundup: week of February 16, 2025.

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More Leica M12 and Leica M with EVF camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2025

Here are the latest Leica M12 and Leica M with EVF camera rumors:

  • There will be no Leica M12 this year (2025), and maybe not even next year (unless it comes very late in 2026).
  • The latest Leica M11 firmware update has stabilized the camera, and Leica will continue to sell that model.
  • At least one (most likely more than one) limited edition M11 camera is already planned. Limited editions usually occur at the end of a model’s life cycle.
  • The upcoming Leica with EVF is rumored to be released by the end of 2025. It will be based on the M11-P but with a clean top plate and no ISO dial – see one of the leaked pictures above.
  • The Leica M12 and Leica with EVF are two different models. I already reported that the rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead:

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The latest L-mount news and rumors

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2025



Here are the latest L-mount news and rumors:

Leaked Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera pictures and specifications:

Here are the leaked Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera pictures and specifications

The rumored Panasonic LUMIX S1R II camera (L-mount) will not use the same sensor as the Leica SL3:

The rumored Panasonic LUMIX S1R II camera (L-mount) will not use the same sensor as the Leica SL3

The Panasonic Lumix S1 camera is now listed as discontinued:

Panasonic Lumix S1 camera listed as discontinued

Several new lenses for L-mount are also expected to be announced next week before the 2025 CP+ show in Japan:

An updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses to be announced next week for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan

Panasonic has scheduled an official new product announcement on February 25th:

Panasonic announcement on February 25th (new Lumix S1R II camera)

B&H Photo & Payboo are running a special 5% off deal on select Panasonic L-mount gear:

B&H Photo and Payboo are running a special 5% off deal on select Panasonic gear (MFT + L-mount)

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This weekend only: 10% off select third-party lenses for Leica M+L mount at Foto Erhardt (Germany)

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2025


Foto Erhardt in Germany started a new promotion today where you can get 10% off select lenses from various manufacturers. There are no Leica lenses on the list, but you can find several third-party lenses for Leica M and L mount:

See the complete list and details on this page:

This promotion runs until February 23, 2025.

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Watch tomorrow night: Red Dot Forum Camera Talk “Leica M System 2025. Where are we now?”

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2025


Tomorrow (Saturday, February 22nd) at  8 pm EST Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will air a new live YouTube episode “Leica M System 2025. Where are we now?” Watch it here:

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