News and Announcements

Two Leica Lenses Announced in Black Chrome Finish – Only 500 of Each Will Be Produced

March 18, 2015

Leica has announced that the Summicron-M 35 mm/f2 ASPH and the Summilux-M 50 mm/f1.4 ASPH are now available in a black chrome finish with red focusing scales. The 50mm Summilux is particularly intere...

Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari Set Unboxing

Josh Lehrer

March 9, 2015

Today, we have received the new Leica M-P (Typ 240) Set Safari with Silver Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH which was announced by Leica only a few weeks ago. Anxious to check out this gorgeous camera and lens combina...

Oliver Kaltner Named New CEO at Leica Camera AG

David Farkas

March 4, 2015

The Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG has appointed Oliver Kaltner (46) as the new chairman of the executive board with effect from 1 April 2015. Alfred Schopf, chairman of the Executive Board of Leica Camera AG since August 2010 and responsible for the ...

Leica Announces Leica M-P Correspondent by Lenny Kravitz

Josh Lehrer

February 24, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced the Leica M-P Correspondent by Lenny Kravitz for Kravitz Design. This set is comprised of the Leica M-P (Typ 240), Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH and Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1...

Leica Announces Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari Set with Silver 35mm f/2 ASPH

Josh Lehrer

February 20, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced the Leica M-P (Typ 240) Set Safari with Silver Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. This set is comprised of the Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari edition, a silver chrome Leica Summicron-M 35m...

Leica Offers Trade-Up Program for Defective M9/M9-P/M-E CCD Sensors

Josh Lehrer

February 4, 2015

In late 2014, Leica publicly acknowledged an issue with some of the CCD sensors used in their M9, M9-P, M-E, and Monochrom cameras where corrosion spots may appear in images. They began replacing the defective sensors free of charge, and will continue to do so...

Leica Introduces Affordable M-E Camera and Lens Set

Josh Lehrer

January 28, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced a special new set which provides an affordable entry into the world of Leica M photography. The set consists of the Leica M-E digital rangefinder, the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2...

Leica Extends Promotions on M (Typ 240) and M Lenses

Josh Lehrer

January 13, 2015

Today, Leica has announced that it is extending current promotions on the M (Typ 240) bodies and most M lenses until March 31, 2015. The promotions were originally set to expire on January 31, 2015. On M bodies...

Leica Announces Instant Savings on M Monochrom

Josh Lehrer

January 13, 2015

Today, Leica has announced an instant savings promotion of $750 on the Leica M Monochrom in both black and silver chrome. The savings are applied instantly to the purchase of a brand new Monochrom camera. The promotion ends March 31, 2015. Please note this ...

Leica Announces Price Increases for 2015

Josh Lehrer

January 2, 2015

Leica Camera has announced new pricing on certain products for 2015. For all sport optics products, the new pricing is in effect immediately. For photography equipment, the new pricing goes into effect on Febru...

Leica Announces T Firmware Update 1.3

Josh Lehrer

December 18, 2014

Today, Leica Camera has announced a firmware update for the Leica T (Typ 701): version 1.3. The firmware update enhances functionality and improves performance along with changing a few menu settings. The ne...

Leica Responds to Sensor Issue in M9, M9-P, M-E and M Monochrom

David Farkas

December 10, 2014

Leica has issued an official statement regarding the sensor corrosion issue on the Truesense KAF-18500 sensor used in the M9, M9-P, M-E and M Monochrom. Basically, the issue is that if the coating on the cover glass gets damaged (from wet cleaning or condensat...