Photographer John Abernathy tossed his Leica camera to another photographer to make sure it wouldn’t be confiscated, while he was being detained and pepper-sprayed by ICE in Minneapolis:
“I was tackled by ice agents and surrounded by about 50 border police. Just for taking photos. I tossed my camera to another photographer to make sure it wouldn’t be confiscated.” (photo by Pierre Lavie)
This should be the Leica photograph of the year!
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The new Funleader Contax G35 non-destructive conversion kit V2.0 (Contax Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) is now back in stock.
Following strong interest in the original non-destructive conversion (quickly sold out last time), V2.0 introduces mechanical and exterior refinements while preserving the original Contax G35 optical block. Updates include a reworked internal structure with smoother focus damping, tighter tolerances, and improved long-term stability, along with subtle exterior design refinements for better visual integration with the Leica M system (see previous coverage).
You can get 5% off Funleqadser lenses with the code: LEICARUMORS.
Key details:
Previous coverage of Funleader lenses can be found here.
The new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount
Here are some comparison images between the original version and V2.0 for reference + technical specifications:
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released and available for pre-order at: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt.
A specifications comparison between the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome and Leica Q3 Monochrom can be found here:
The previously reported 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order:
Here is what was upgraded from the previous version:
Additional information on the new lens:
The previously reported Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens is rumored to be announced on January 29th, 2026, which aligns with the pattern of new Leica products being released on Thursdays. Stay tuned for updates.
Thypoch announced a new Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount. Named after the Sanskrit Kṣaṇa (क्षण), the Ksana Series represents the Eastern concept of the “instant”. As the first lens of the Ksana series, the 21mm f/3.5 blends classic aesthetics with vintage rendering. Pre-orders are now open at ($549):
You can use the coupon code THYPOCH for 5% off when purchasing from this link.
Previous coverage of Thypoch lenses can be found here.
Key features of the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount:
