Category Archives: Leica

Updated list of all registered but not yet officially announced cameras

Here is the updated list of all registered but not yet officially announced cameras (1 x Canon, 5 x Nikon, 1 x Sony, 2 x Fuji, 2 x Leica, 1 x Ricoh):

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What else is new?

Nikon has a new “NOCT” trademark for cameras and lenses Leica M10 Edition Zagato limited edition camera coming soon The last Leica M3 ever produced is currently for sale on eBay for $595,000 New Leica camera registered under the code name 4529 New Ricoh BJ-11 battery charger registered in South Korea (for the new GR?) […]

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First Leica C-M mirrorless full frame camera rumors

Next month (June) Leica Camera is rumored to announce a new Leica C-M mirrorless full frame camera. Here are the details from LeicaRumors:

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No, Panasonic will not produce a new SL full frame mirrorless camera for Leica in China

As I reported a few days ago, there is a new Leica 1546 camera model registered in Asia that will have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and will use the same radio parts as the Panasonic TX2 and Panasonic GX7 cameras, as well as a new ACA-DC 16-E power adapter. The new Leica 1546 camera will be manufactured by Panasonic AVC […]

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New Sony and Leica camera models registered online

New Sony and Leica (Leica Q2?) camera models were registered online in Asia – my guess is that those are the cameras that will be announced for the 2018 Photokina show in September. Here is the full list of all registered but not yet officially announced cameras (1 x Canon, 3 x Nikon, 1 x Sony, 1 x Fuji, 1 […]

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Latest updates/rumors on the Zenit – Leica collaboration: new Zenitar 35mm f/1 lens for Leica M-mount

Some interesting updates on the Zenit/Leica collaboration rumors – the Russian company Zenit has a new Zenitar 35mm f/1 lens for Leica M-mount (pictured above). LeicaRumors reported on this lens last year. Here are the details: Weight 740 grams Lens design: 9 lenses in 8 groups Filter size: 72 mm The information comes from a Russian […]

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Pictures of the new Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens leaked before the official announcement on Monday

On Monday Leica will announce a new Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH full frame mirrorless lens for their SL camera. The new lens will be the 8th full frame mirrorless lens for the Leica L-mount: Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH (coming in late 2018) Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH (coming in late 2018) Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH (now […]

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Upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses

Here is an updated list of upcoming/rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses: Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens to be announced on April 9th New Leica L-mount related announcement coming on June 14 Silver Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens Leica Noctilux-M 35mm lens Leica is planning […]

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New: Leica SF 60 flash and SF C1 wireless controller

Leica announced a new SF 60 system flash unit (flash guide number of 60) and SF C1 wireless flash controller. Both new products will be presented to the public for the first time at the 2018 WPPI Las Vegas. The official product launch will be in April. The new Leica products are rebadged Nissin i60a […]

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Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH POWER OIS lens officially announced

The Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH POWER OIS lens is now officially announced (pre-order links: Adorama | B&H). The US price is $1,697.99. Additional information:

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