Leica Rumors

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2025

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens (E/Z/RF/L mount) is now officially announced:

US: B&H Photo
International: Venus Optics online store

Additional information:

Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens officially announced in Russia

By LR admin | Published: June 5, 2025

A new Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens was announced in Russia at the Portfolio Party 2025 photo festival in Moscow. The lens has been rumored for a while – see previous posts:

Additional information on the new/upcoming Zenit M-mount lenses: 2.8/21, 1.0/35 and 1.0/50

Here are some sample photos:

Several other lenses were also on display at the show:

Zenithar 2.8/16
Zenithar 1.2/50
Zenithar 1.4/75 Helios Edition
Selena 1.9/58
Selena 2.2/85
Helios 40-2 1.5/85

Back in 2019, Zenit, in collaboration with Leica, released the Zenit M rangefinder based on the M 240:

Zenit M digital rangefinder M-mount camera with Zenitar 35mm f/1 lens: everything you need to know

Here is the full press release for the Zenitar 50mm f/1 lens M-mount:

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Leica accessories from Akara Labs: 6-bit encoder, SlimSkin cases, lens stealth rings

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2025

In addition to the M-mount lens 6-bit encoder, Akara Labs has several other Leica accessories, including cases for the Pixii camera (they are currently running a special 15% discount on any Slim Skin case when purchasing a 6-bit kit with code May15):

Leica M Mount Lens Precision 6-Bit Encoder

Leica M2/M3/M4 Slim Skin Case

Leica M11 Slim Skin Case

Leica Q3 Slim Skin Case

Leica M6/M7/MP/M-A Slim Skin Case

Leica M8/M9 Slim Skin Case

Pixii Camera · Slim Skin Case

Lens Stealth Rings

New Leica M-mount lens precision 6-bit encoder by AkaraLabs

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ON1 software 20th anniversary promotion sale: get up to 75% off Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2025

ON1 software is 20 years old this year, and they are celebrating their anniversary with a big sale:

Products up to 75% off: ON1 Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more (view all products)
Plugins starting at just $19.99
Customer photo contest with gift card and merch prizes:

Check their website for additional information.

ON1 2025.2 released with smarter tools, faster edits

The history of ON1 can be found here:

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New Lailens 50mm f/1.1 (M-mount) and 35mm f/1.9 (L39 mount) lenses from China

By LR admin | Published: June 3, 2025

There is a new Chinese lens manufacturer called Lailens (www.leicalens.com), and they have already released their first lens with plans for a second one:

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Another online sighting of the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: June 2, 2025

There is another online sighting of the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens:

The new Noctilux-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH is rumored to be announed in July. The next Leitz Auction will take place on June 27th in Wetzlar, and the 2025 Leica Experience Days will be July 11-13 – plenty of opportunities to release a new lens and maybe even something else. Stay tuned for more.