Leica Rumors

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2025

The previously reported Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced.

Pre-orders will open soon at B&H Photo and Amazon.

Additional information:

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The latest Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2025

The new Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock at:

Previous coverage of the Leica SL3-S can be found here.

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Three new L-bracket options for Leica SL3 cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2025

→ Match Technical LB-SL3 L-bracket for Leica SL3 and SL3-S cameras (buy at B&H Photo | Leica Miami).

→ Peipro quick-release push-pull L plate bracket holder for Leica SL3 cameras.

→ RRS L-bracket and base plate for Leica SL3 (coming soon to B&H Photo).

Previously reported SL3 bracket/cage/base plate options:

Just announced: new IDSworks modular base plate and L-plate attachments for Leica SL3 cameras

Just announced: SmallRig cage kits for Leica SL3, SL2, and SL2-S cameras

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Cosina to announce a new Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2025

For the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (February 27th – March 2nd), Cosina will announce a new Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount. The video about the new lens was published briefly online and then removed, but forum members were able to capture the details:

Update: the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens is now officially announced:

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2025

After the latest Leica announcements (M11 black paint and SL3-S), here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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Leica announced a new Sofort 2 “Burton Edition” camera with “Jake Blue” styling

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2025

Leica announced a new Sofort 2 “Burton Edition” camera with “Jake Blue” styling:

Burton Snowboards and Leica are united by a passion for bringing ideas to life and inspiring people along the way. That’s how Jake Burton Carpenter turned his hobby of snowboarding into a world-class sport. In honor of its founder, we have designed the Leica SOFORT 2 Burton Edition together with Burton Snowboards.

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Additional information (check also Reddotforum):

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Voigtländer APO-ULTRON 90mm f/2 VM lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2025

Fred Miranda published his review of the new Voigtländer APO-ULTRON 90mm f/2 VM lens for Leica M-mount (pre-orders now open at B&H Photo | Foto Koch | Calumet Photo). Here are his final thoughts: