News and Announcements

Firmware Update 4.2.0 for Leica SL3 and SL3-S

June 25, 2026

Today, Leica has released Firmware Version 4.2.0 for both the Leica SL3 and SL3-S, delivering a substantial update with a strong emphasis on video functionality, autofocus enhancements, and overall usability. ...

Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH: A Compact Lens with Character

David Farkas

June 25, 2026

Today, Leica is expanding the SL lens lineup with the introduction of the new Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. While it shares its name and focal length with the original Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH, this lens is ...

Leica SL3-P: 44MP, Advanced Autofocus, 40 FPS and 8K Open Gate Video

David Farkas

June 25, 2026

Today, Leica has announced the new SL3-P, the latest addition to the SL-System. Pairing a newly developed 44MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with Leica’s fastest autofocus system yet, the SL3-P offers continuous shooting up to 40 frames per second with full AF t...

Leica Introduces the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8

David Farkas

June 25, 2026

Today, Leica is expanding the SL lens lineup with the introduction of the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8. While the new lens delivers the exceptional optical performance we've come to expect from a Leica APO d...

Leica Introduces New Metal Gray Paint Finish

David Farkas

May 28, 2026

Today, Leica is expanding its lineup of available finish options with the introduction of a new Metal Gray Paint colorway across select cameras and lenses. Unlike previous special editions or limited-run varia...

Leica Introduces New Noctivid Compact Binoculars and Updated Monovid

David Farkas

April 16, 2026

Today, Leica has announced a new addition to its sport optics lineup with the introduction of the Noctivid Compact binoculars and an updated Monovid monocular. Expanding on the premium Noctivid series, these new models bring Leica’s highest level of optical p...

Leica Price Increase Coming March 13, 2026

David Farkas

March 1, 2026

Today, Leica has announced an upcoming price increase going into effect March 13, 2026. The adjustment impacts a wide range of cameras and lenses across the M, SL, and Q systems. The increases are not unif...

Leica Firmware Update v2.6.1 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, M11-D and M EV1

David Farkas

January 29, 2026

Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the entire M11 family of digital rangefinders. Firmware version 2.6.1 is now available for the Leica M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, M11-D, and the recently-relea...

Leica Announces Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH

David Farkas

January 29, 2026

Today, Leica has announced the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH, marking the first time the Noctilux moniker has graced a 35mm lens. Since the very first Noctilux debuted in 1966, these special lenses have represented the most ambitious optical designs Leica produces...

Leica Introduces Three New Safari M Lenses

David Farkas

December 4, 2025

Today, Leica has expanded its long-standing Safari tradition with a new trio of M lenses finished in the distinctive matte olive-green paint first seen on Leica cameras more than sixty years ago. The new Safar...

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic in Glossy Black

David Farkas

December 4, 2025

Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the Classic Line of M lenses. The newly released Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in Glossy Black Paint takes the silver chrome reissue of the classic pre-ASPH 50mm Summ...

Leica M EV1 Officially Starts Shipping in the US

David Farkas

November 24, 2025

Leica’s first electronic viewfinder M camera, the new M EV1, has officially begun shipping to customers in the United States, marking the start of the camera's long-awaited rollout. Following the recent reopening of the US federal government, Leica was finall...