The 2024 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place this Saturday

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2024


The 2024 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place this Saturday, November 9th:

You may use the bid sheet or register for one of the online bidding portals:

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Venus Optics to release a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount next week *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2024


Next week, on November 4th, Venus Optics is expected to announce a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount. Check the official website for updates, and stay tuned for detailed coverage here on LR.

Update – the new lens will be Laowa FFI 15mm f/5 Cookie (M-mount) – see all the previous coverage here:

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New KEKS products: rapid-winder for Leica M2/M3 cameras, new light meter and flash

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2024



Several new products for Leica cameras were released by KEKS:

KEKS Rapid-Winder for Leica M2 and M3 cameras:

  • Crafted in Brass and Metal
  • Comes with matching Satin Silver and Piano Black
  • Compatible with the Leica M1, M2, M3, MP(Original)
  • Extra Adapter is required for Leica M3
  • This product does not work with M3 double-stroke

KEKS KM02 Light-meter 2024:

  • Exposure Compensation
  • Max/Min Aperture/ Shutter Speed
  • Two Metering Mode
  • Three Display Mode
  • Aluminium Body
  • Type C Fast Charging

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New: Gura Gear Kiboko City Insert for Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: October 31, 2024


Gura Gear released several new Kiboko City inserts for Leica cameras (Gura Gear products are also sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H):

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Project B23 “The Barnack Reimagined” (3D printed Barnack camera)

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2024

This Project B23 “The Barnack Reimagined” is about a 3D-printed Barnack camera – see the details here:

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Leica digest #164

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2024


→ Airtag holder case for camera straps.


→ The new PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11 lens for L-mount is now available for pre-order.


→ The new ON1 Photo RAW 2025 is now officially released (save 15%). Additional information is available here.


→ This crazy camera collection with many Leica cameras is up for sale.


→ Interview with Peter Karbe, Leica Camera’s Senior Managing Expert on Optics and Platform.

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New collaboration: Aether x Leica bring you a limited edition “reporter jacket”

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2024





The latest Leica collaboration is with Aether for a new limited edition “reporter jacket”:

“In collaboration with Leica, we constructed this uniquely functional jacket from a weather-resistant, waxed cotton-nylon blend fabric and designed it with the specific needs of photographers in mind. We finished it with the thoughtful details we’re known for, creating a spacious outer layer that honors the spirit of the globetrotting artists who inspired it.”

The price is $795, and you can buy one here.


Additional information:

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