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Leica M11
8 stories tracked since 10 Apr 2026 — latest 1 Oct 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
10 Apr 2026 · Camera Comparison
Hasselblad X2D II vs Sony a7R V at a Real Paid Shoot
If you've ever wondered whether the Hasselblad X2D II can actually hold its own when the stakes are real — not a studio setup, but a paid elopement with unpredictable light and no retakes — this is the test that matters. The comparison against the a7R V is the practical one: same ballpark ambition, very different price and handling reality.
22 Apr 2026 · Industry News
Leica Partners With Gpixel to Build a True Custom Sensor
Leica ditching Sony sensors matters more than it sounds — custom silicon is how a camera company bakes its actual aesthetic into hardware, not just glass and firmware. If Gpixel's industrial imaging chops translate to a Leica-tuned sensor, future M-series bodies could finally have colour science and dynamic range that's genuinely proprietary again, not just a Sony chip with a red dot on top.
13 June 2026 · Lens Review
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Classic Line Glossy Black Reviewed
Leica Images put the glossy black brass Classic Line Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH through its paces. At $5,000 USD it sits in niche territory, but the review finds it genuinely sharp at f/1.4 with good micro-contrast, creamy bokeh, and some green fringing in hard backlight. The finish develops a patina over use.
8 July 2026 · Lens Review
Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH Tested on the 60MP M11
The 16-year-old Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH gets a resolution workout on the 60MP M11 body — a pairing the lens was never designed for. Worth a look if you're running this glass on current M hardware.
15 July 2026 · Accessory News
Leica Restocking OEM Batteries for M9, M240, and M10
Leica has found a new manufacturer and is selling fresh OEM batteries for the M9 series (BP-SCL1), M10 (BP-SCL5), and M Typ 240 (BP-SCL2, coming soon). Good news for anyone still shooting these bodies who has been hunting for reliable cells.
13 Aug 2026 · Camera News
Leica M EV1 Is the First M Camera Without an Optical Rangefinder
Leica has discontinued the standard M11 and replaced it with the M EV1, a full M-series body that drops the optical rangefinder entirely in favour of a built-in EVF. It's the first M camera without the mechanical viewfinder in the line's seventy-year history, and it now sits as the entry point into the current M11 generation.
15 Sept 2026 · Firmware News
Leica Drops Firmware Updates Across M10 and M11 Lines
Leica has pushed firmware updates across both the M10 and M11 lines simultaneously. M11 owners get version 2.6.4, covering the M11, M11-P, M11-D, M11 Monochrom, and M EV1. M10 variants each have their own build numbers. Full release notes are on Leica's site.
1 Oct 2026 · Industry News
WSJ: Leica Sale Process Has Ended, Company Stays Independent
A WSJ feature confirms that a potential sale of Leica Camera AG has been shelved for now. The piece puts some concrete numbers on the operation: roughly 45 M-series bodies built per day in Wetzlar, revenue around $650 million, and record sales in four of the last five years. The M11 lists above $10,000; a new analog M6 sits around $7,000. Majority backer Andreas Kaufmann bought in 2004 when the company was near collapse.