News and Announcements

Leica M EV1 Summilux Kits Offer Savings Up to $1,250

September 10, 2026

Today, Leica has launched a new promotion on the recently introduced Leica M EV1, offering savings of up to $1,250 when purchasing the camera together with one of two silver-finish Summilux-M lenses. The new k...

Leica Introduces Summicron-M 66 f/2 Limited Edition Homage to a Rare Cold War Spy Lens

David Farkas

September 3, 2026

Today, Leica has announced the Summicron-M 66 f/2, a modern reinterpretation of one of the rarest and most unusual lenses in Leica history. Based on the ELCAN 66mm f/2 developed by legendary optical designer D...

Leica Releases Firmware Update v2.6.4 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, M11-D and M EV1

David Farkas

August 10, 2026

Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the M11 family, including the M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, M11-D and the M EV1. The firmware brings all models to version 2.6.4 and adds support for the new Leica Summicron-M 66mm f/2 lens. While this is a ver...

Leica Firmware Update for M10 Generation Cameras

David Farkas

August 10, 2026

Leica has issued new, updated firmware for the entire range of Leica M10-generation cameras, including the M10-R, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, NS M10. The firmware adds 6-bit code support and a lens correction profil...

Firmware Update 4.2.0 for Leica SL3 and SL3-S

David Farkas

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 not a direct replacement. Instead, Leica has creat...

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 ...

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 variants, Metal Gray Paint is being added as a permanen...

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 n...

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-released M EV1. This update adds support for the newly ...