Leica M11-P

17 May 2026 · Launch Rumour

Leica is spreading its Metal Gray product announcements across a few weeks rather than one coordinated drop, with the M11-P possibly leading the charge in late May and the Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50mm f/2 following in June. The practical upshot for anyone eyeing this lineup: don't hold your breath waiting for a single launch event. These are colour and finish variants of existing bodies, not new platforms, so the specs won't surprise anyone. If you've been sitting on a Leica purchase hoping the Metal Gray finishes would land first, now you know the rough window. Worth watching, not worth clearing your calendar.

29 May 2026 · Launch News

Leica has confirmed a Metal Gray paint finish for the M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. The M11-P (€9,290) and the APO-Summicron-M 50 (€8,950) are available from 28 May 2026; the Q3 (€6,590) and D-Lux 8 (€1,750) follow on 16 July 2026. These are existing models in a new factory finish, not new camera generations.

30 Aug 2026 · Lens Rumour

Per PhotoRumors, Leica is set to announce a Summicron-M 66mm f/2 lens around September 3rd, with a leaked image already out. A metal gray SL3 Reporter is also in the mix, unconfirmed on timing.

3 Sept 2026 · Launch Rumour

LeicaRumors has posted a September 2026 roundup of unconfirmed Leica products in the pipeline. Bodies include the M11-P Hammertone limited edition, an M11-R, a Q3 43 Monochrom, an SL3 Reporter in metal gray, and a Leica mirrorless medium format camera — with the M12 flagged as a 2027 rumour. Lens rumours span both M-mount and L-mount, with an SL 85mm f/1.4 noted as probably based on a Sigma design. All items are unconfirmed per LeicaRumors.