Leica Rumors

New: Oberwerth camera bag Albert for Leica D-Lux 8 cameras (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: September 1, 2025

Oberwerth announced the Albert camera bag, a new bag specifically designed for the new Leica D-Lux 8 camera. Combining timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and a precise fit, the Albert Bag is the ideal companion for Leica’s iconic compact camera – and it’s also perfectly suited for the Leica D-Lux 7 and Fujifilm X100 models.

You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com.

Previous Oberwerth product coverage can be found here. Check out the new Oberwerth half case for Leica D-Lux 7/D-Lux 8 cameras as well.

Additional information on the new Oberwerth Albert camera bag for Leica D-Lux 8 cameras:

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Viltrox joins the L-Mount Alliance

By LR admin | Published: September 1, 2025

As already reported, today Viltrox joined the L-mount alliance.

Currently, Viltrox has only cinema lenses and adapters for L-mount:

Additional information:

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Leica digest #196

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2025

→ New Leitz Cine 40mm T1.5 HUGO prime lens announced.

→ Sigma to announce a new 135mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount on September 9th.

→ Leica Camera showcases the Leica Cine 1 at CEDIA Expo 2025.

→ Godox announced a new AD400Pro II all-in-one outdoor flash (additional information).

→ Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan with 1TB cloud storage on sale at B&H (now $100 off).

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What about the Leica M12?

By LR admin | Published: August 30, 2025

The Leica M12 and the upcoming Leica M11-V 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. The Leica M12 will be a classical digital rangefinder camera that is rumored to be announced in 2026.

The M12 trademark seems to have been abandoned by Leica (all Leica trademarks can be found here). If you search for “M12”, there are many already-approved “M12” trademarks. The Leica M12 trademark status in the United States Patent and Trademark Office is currently listed as “active”. Perhaps the next Leica model will not be called the M12?