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Line drawing of Leica S1 camera
30 years ago, this monster futuristic Leica camera shot digital photos at a resolution that was over 20 times better than its rivals – but there was a catch

By David S Young Published

Classic cameras This futuristic Leica camera weighed 8 pounds and took 3 minutes to snap one photo in 1996

Classic cameras
Leica Metal grey
All three Leica Metal Gray cameras are finally in stock – and I wouldn’t wait around to order one

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deals Want a Leica in Metal Gray? The Q3, M11-P, and D-Lux 8 are finally ready to order

Deals
Leica M11 Monochrom digital camera
The Leica M refused to change for seven decades – and that might be its greatest strength

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News The Leica M proves you don't have to reinvent a camera to keep it relevant for 70 years

News
A Leica Q3 43 camera sitting on a wooden log surrounded by ivy
Why I think the Leica Q3 43 changed the premium compact camera market and made others take notice

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinon The Leica Q3 43 gave photographers what they wanted – and the industry took notice

Opinon
DK Optic Chiaro 50mm f/1.9
This new Leica M lens recreates the magic of a 1930s British classic

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News A legendary 1930s British lens has been reborn for modern Leica M cameras

News
Leica HQ and Leica cafe
Leica makes 16 cameras – is it secretly the biggest camera brand of them all?

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion No longer a small boutique brand, Leica now makes 16 distinct cameras – and nobody seems to be talking about it

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Opinion
Leica 50mm Summilux f/1.4
Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 review: a classical lens for the modern age

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Review I tested Leica’s reborn 50mm Summilux f/1.4, and it offers something modern lenses have forgotten

Review
Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 Apochromatic
Light Lens Lab launches an ambitious new 35mm f/2 Apochromatic lens for Leica M

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News A new 35mm f/2 APO lens has arrived for Leica M – with four aspherical elements

News
Leica M-1 top plate
DIY Leica servicing is cheaper than ever, but is it worth the risk to your camera?

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Leica DIY camera repair kits are everywhere, but should you touch that top plate?

Opinion
A woman wearing a dark purple hijab gently cradles a severely thin, malnourished child against her chest in front of a cracked, weathered wall.
A goat versus Gaza: Leica's award shortlist highlights one of the biggest challenges in photography contests

By Tom May Last updated

NEWS How do you judge an image from a war against an image of a goat? Leica's 2026 shortlist puts them on the same page.

NEWS
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