Leica Releases Q (Typ 116) “Khaki” Limited Edition
Today, Leica Camera has released the Leica Q (Typ 116) "Khaki," a special edition of its incredibly popular full frame m...
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Latest Leica News
It’s Here! The Leica M10 USB Dual Battery Charger by Nitecore
Earlier this summer we wrote about Nitecore's range of Leica-compatible USB battery chargers. There was one major proble...
Leica Adds Three More SL Prime Lenses to Roadmap
At the press event today, Leica announced three new SL lenses. Slated to be released in 2020, these new optics will add ...
Leica S (Typ 007) Firmware 5.0.0.0 Released
Today, Leica has released a major new firmware update for the S (Typ 007) medium format digital SLR: firmware 5.0.0.0. I...
Recent Reviews
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH Review
The Leica SL System continues to grow and mature. Two and a half years since the SL (Typ 601) launched, Leica’s focus is now on expanding the lens lineup. The 24-90 and 90-280, the first two SL lenses, are the first zooms that I’ve used which offer Leica prime...
A Look at the New Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH
Back in November, Leica announced the Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH, one of the most exotic M lenses made to date, with an amazingly complex optical design and some very exotic glass. It's also the largest and heaviest, weighing in just over 1kg (2.2 lbs). And t...
A Look at the New Leica Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2
Starting with the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 last year, Leica has started reissuing classic lenses from their past, keeping the original optical designs while implementing modern manufacturing and lens coatings. This allows M users the to experience the distinctive...
Field Tests and Technical Articles
Leica Binoculars: The Ultimate Buying Guide
I started with Leica six years ago as a camera specialist. With a background and passion for photography, I was quickly ...
Using M Lenses on the Leica CL:
New City, New Camera, Familiar Glass
I’m never without a camera on my shoulder. No camera, no pictures. Everyday moments are there to be captured, and I’m al...
Nitecore USB Chargers for Leica Batteries Offer Maximum Flexibility
At a recent Leica Pro Discovery Day held at Leica Store Miami, I noticed a small, unassuming looking battery charger sit...
Inspiration and User Reports
Two Weeks in India with the Leica CL: Getting out of my Comfort Zone
“Do you want to go to India?”“What are you talking about, dad?” I half-laughed through the phone.My father, a recently-ordained pastor, eagerly explained that he’d been invited to India to speak at a few pastors conferences being organized by his frien...
What’s In Our Camera Bags
My colleagues and I are often asked “What do you shoot with?”and what we take with us when we shoot (not to mention how we choose from a seemingly limitless number of camera bags). Being exposed to the full line-up of Leica gear on a daily basis, we have a sol...
Show Reports
Photokina 2018: Details on the L-Mount Alliance
Following the announcement of the L-Mount Alliance at the Leica press event preceding the start of Photokina, there seem...
Photokina 2018: The Leica CL and Future of APS-C
Leica officially announced the CL, Silver Anodized this week at Photokina. And while functionally identical to the origi...
Photokina 2018: The Leica M-System
The Leica M10-P was announced a month ago, just ahead of Photokina. Like other 'P' models before it, the camera is a ref...
Photokina 2018: The Leica S3
Back at the end of last year, I posted my thoughts and a poll on what the next generation S camera might look like and w...
Leica at Photokina 2018: Wrap Up
Entering the Koelnmesse for Photokina never loses its excitement, even as I head into my sixth show. The hustle, the bus...
Photokina 2018: Day 0 – Leica Press Event
Alright, so Photokina 2018 hasn't actually started yet. But that didn't stop Leica from making a bunch of announcements ...