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Leica is rumored to announce a new M11-P Hammertone (Hammerschlag) limited edition camera later this year. The mockups below provide a preview of what the final design might look like (all pictures are mockups): Previous coverage of Leica Hammertone cameas can be found here. See the current Leica Hammertone cameras listings on eBay. Additional information on Leica Hammertone cameras: […]
After one and a half years of silence, Meyer Optik Gorlitz (based in Hamburg, Germany) is currently developing a new 42mm f/1.2 lens – here are the details: Meyer Optik Gorlitz lenses are sold at B&H Photo. Previous coverage of Meyer Optik Gorlitz lenses can be found here. The official Meyer Optik Gorlitz website can be found here. Via LeicaRumors 독일의 메이어 옵틱에서 […]
The previously rumored Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 “Chip” pancake L-mount lens is now officially announced and currently in stock at: 예상대로 빌트록스의 그녀석이 나왔군요 ㅎ 28미리에 4.5 조리개가 다소 아쉬울 순 있으나 팬케익 특성상 조리개보다는 작은 크기를 부각해서 살펴봐야 할 것 같습니다. 가격도 저렴해서, 바디캡으로 대신 써도 될 것 같은 렌즈가 아닐까 싶네요. https://photorumors.com/2026/06/16/viltrox-af-28mm-f-4-5-chip-pancake-l-mount-lens-announced/ 이 렌즈·카메라로 찍은 사진이 있으신가요? […]
Here are the upcoming/rumored Leica SL camera and lenses: I am not sure if both new lenses will be released at the same time as the camera. The official announcement is expected at the end of June (or in the next two weeks).곧 출시될 라이카 SL 카메라와 렌즈가 있습니다: 이제 2주내로 SL3-P 가 출시되려나 봅니다. […]
Shouten Koubou in Japan started selling a new Wahei Optical Peace 35mm f/1.4 E41 classical silver chrome “Steel Rim” lens for Leica M-mount that pays homage to the original Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim. The lens is currently available for purchase on eBay. The Wahei Optical Peace 35mm f/1.4 lens was first debuted at the 2026 CP+ show in […]
Samyang is officially teasing the lens of a new lens that is “Lighter. Faster.Closer”. Back in March Phototrend had a chat with a Samyang manager where they discussed those possible new lenses: Moreover Samyang displayed a prototype of a new 60-180mm f/2.8 lens at the CP+ show: I don’t know of the lens coming on June 25 is going […]
Literally a few minutes after I published my previous blog post, I got a notification about the official announcement of the new limited-edition 7Artisans × Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 silver lens for Leica M-mount. You can now purchase one of the 500 limited-edition lenses on the official 7artisans website. The price is $369. Additional information: The lens is developed through a collaboration […]
Bloomberg reports that HSG (HongShan Capital Group, formerly Sequoia Capital China) has emerged as the leading bidder in advanced discussions to acquire Blackstone’s approximately 45% stake in Leica Camera AG. According to people familiar with the matter, HSG may also seek to purchase the remaining ~55% held by the Kaufmann family (via ACM Projektentwicklung), potentially […]
As previously reported, Light Lens Lab will continue developing the “Z21” series M-mount lenses with additional focal lengths, retaining the same rendering and characteristics as the current Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21. On June 5th, 2026, Light Lens Lab will announce a new 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount, further expanding the distinctive “Z21” series (a modern homage to the […]
The previously rumored Leica Metal Gray cameras and a lens are now officially announced. As I already reported, the different models will be released a few weeks apart. Available from 28 May 2026: Available from 16 July 2026: Additional information: Leica cameras are renowned for their iconic design, which combines function and aesthetics in a clear, distinctive […]
