News and Announcements

Firmware Update for Q2 and Q2 Monochrom Adds Pixel Mapping

April 27, 2021

Today, Leica has released new firmware for both the Q2 and Q2 Monochrom cameras. Firmware version 3.1 for the Q2 and version 1.1 for the Q2 Monochrom add automatic and manual pixel mapping capability. Typicall...

Leica Announces New Sport Optics 10-Year Passport Protection Plan and 30-Year Warranty

David Farkas

April 18, 2021

Leica has announced what they are calling a "Best-in-Class" Passport Warranty protection on all new Leica Sport Optics products. The new Leica Passport Protection Plan is completely free and includes a fully t...

Price Increases on Leica CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program

David Farkas

March 31, 2021

Along with the upcoming April 1, 2021 price increase, Leica has announced new pricing across the board for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program. Just as we reported last year, corroded M9 sensors can no longer be replaced, but M9 owners can still take adv...

Leica Price Increase Coming April 1, 2021

David Farkas

March 15, 2021

Today, Leica has announced an upcoming price increase going into effect April 1, 2021. While impacting nearly every current product, the increases are not uniform across the board. The amount will vary on a pe...

Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH

David Farkas

March 4, 2021

Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the M lens lineup, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Offering uncompromising reference-class optical performance along with a new close focus functionality, ...

Leica Q2 ‘Daniel Craig x Greg Williams’

David Farkas

February 25, 2021

Today, Leica has announced a new limited special edition camera, the Leica Q2 'Daniel Craig x Greg Williams.' Based on the ever-popular Leica Q2 full frame compact camera, the camera features unique styling and design elements. Limited to just 750 pieces worl...

New Firmware for Leica M10 and M240 Gen Cameras

David Farkas

February 20, 2021

Leica has issued new, updated firmware for the entire range of Leica M10 and M240-generation cameras. This includes the M10-R, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, M10, and M10-D from the current generation, as well as the M...

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH

David Farkas

February 18, 2021

Today, Leica has announced the latest addition to the Leica APO-Summicron-SL lineup, the APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. Joining the existing four lenses ranging from 35 to 90mm, the new 28mm is the first of t...

Leica Perspective Control for M10-R, M10-P and M10M

David Farkas

January 28, 2021

Leica has released a new computational imaging feature for its M10-R, M10-P and M10 Monochrom digital rangefinder cameras. Leica Perspective Control (LPC) helps to straighten horizons and correct keystoning when shooting subjects at off-level angles. The feat...

Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH – An Icon Returns

David Farkas

January 28, 2021

Today, Leica has announced the reissue of the legendary first-generation Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens. The first ultra-fast aperture lens from Leica to bear the designation 'Noctilux' was introduced in 1966...

Leica M10-P ‘Reporter’

David Farkas

January 21, 2021

Today, Leica has announced the M10-P 'Reporter' digital rangefinder. Limited to just 450 pieces worldwide, this special edition of the outstanding Leica M10-P features a rugged, scratch-resistant green finish ...

Leica SL2-S Announced

David Farkas

December 10, 2020

Today, Leica has announced the Leica SL2-S professional mirrorless camera. This new member of the SL family doesn't replace the existing SL2. Rather, the SL2-S complements it, offering enhanced video capabilities, superior low light performance, and faster su...