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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 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 Summilux released earlier this year and dresses it in ...

Leica M11 and Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Introduced in Glossy Black Paint

David Farkas

November 21, 2024

Today, Leica has announced it will be offering the M11 digital rangefinder and re-issue Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH in a stunning glossy black paint finish. Neither the camera nor the lens is a limited ed...

Leica Adds Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Version 1 ‘Steel Rim’ to Classic Lineup

David Farkas

October 20, 2022

Today, Leica has released a reissue of the vintage Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Version 1 seven element lens, first introduced in 1961. Commonly referred to as the 'Steel Rim' 35 Summilux, less than 1500 of the Mandl...

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