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Leica M11-P

2 stories tracked since 17 May 2026 — latest 29 May 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.

  1. 17 May 2026 · Launch Rumour

    Leica's Metal Gray Refresh Coming in Waves: May–June 2026

    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.

  2. 29 May 2026 · Launch News

    Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8 and APO-Summicron 50 in Metal Gray

    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.