Here are a few more leaks of the previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens:

• f/1.2 maximum aperture
• 10 elements in 5 groups (including 3 aspherical elements and a floating element
• Minimum focus distance: 50cm
• Filter size: 49mm
• Length: 5cm
• Weight: 416g
• Price: €9,000
• The official announcement is on January 29, 2026

What’s next for Leica? (updated)

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Leica is rumored to announce a new SL camera model. Here is what we know so far:

• The new SL model will be positioned between the Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP).
• 44.3MP sensor (based on the Panasinic S1RII)
• Improved AF (better than the SL3-S)
• Video capabilities could be lower than those of other SL3 models
• Rumored to be announced around May 2026

For reference, additional information on the Panasonic S1RII camera can be found here:

Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera officially announced

Comparing Panasonic S1R II vs Panasonic S5 IIx vs Panasonic S1R cameras

More Panasonic LUMIX S1RII leaks (full specs, pictures, and price)

Here are the leaked Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera pictures and specifications

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The previously rumored Leica M Safari lenses are now officially announced, together with a new Glossy Black version of the Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 lens:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo + Glossy Black | Calumet Photo | WEX Photo
• Additional information
• Additional pictures:

Leica released four new M-mount lenses with different design variants (Safari & Glossy Black)

The new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Glossy Black lens

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The new Leica M EV1 camera is now in stock in the US at B&H Photo:

You can see the previous coverage of the Leica M EV1 here:

The Leica M EV1 camera will be officially released in the US in the next few days

Leica M EV1 camera with EVF officially announced

Leica M EV1 vs. Leica M11 vs. Leica M11-P vs. Leica M11-D

Confusion: Leica M11-V camera shows up at the FCC right before the Leica M EV1 is released in the US

The initial rumors were 100% correct: the Leica M EV1 camera was originally called Leica M11-V

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The previously rumored Leica Q3 Monochrom camera is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Calumet
• Leica Q3 Monochrom compared to Leica Q2 Monochrom
• New Leica Q3 Monochrom camera accessories
• Press release
• Additional information
• Additional pictures:

Leica Q3 Monochrom camera officially announced

New Leica Q3 Monochrom camera accessories

Leica Q3 Monochrom compared to Leica Q2 Monochrom

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Here are the first leaked pictures and specifications of the Leica Q3 Monochrom camera that will be officially announced tomorrow, leaked online:

• Price: $7,790
• 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP, 36MP, 18MP)
• Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens with macro mode
• 8K video
• Tilting touch display
• Leica FOTOS App support
• 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder
• Content Credentials
• New accessories
• Package includes: BP-SCL 6 Battery, USB-C cable, lens hood, lens cap, hot shoe cover, carrying strap, and a booklet

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica Q3 Monochrom camera on Thursday

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On Thursday (November 20th), Leica will announce the rumored Leica Q3 Monochrom camera with a 28mm lens, together with new accessories.

Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

• The Leica M EV1 camera will be officially released in the US in the next few days
• Leica Q3 Monochrom in November
• Leica M12 (rumored for 2026)
• Leica mirrorless medium format camera (2026?)
• Leica M-mount lens rumors:
  • Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens in January 2026
  • Leica APO-Summicron M 50mm f/2 with close focusing
  • New 35mm + 50mm Safari/Reporter green lenses for M-mount
• Leica L-mount lens rumors:
  • Leica SL APO 135mm
  • Leica SL 85mm f/1.4 (probably based on Sigma design)
  • Leica 105mm
  • Leica SL 18-50mm
  • Leica SL APO-Summicron-SL 24mm f/2 ASPH
  • Leica SL 28-105mm or 24-105mm f/4

Update: the new Leica Q3 Monochrom camera will be released in the US this Thursday, new accessories expected

Coming next: Leica Q3 Monochrom and Leica SL3 Reporter cameras *UPDATED*

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