Leica M

Leica Summicron-M 66mm f/2 Brings a Never-Sold Navy Spy Lens to the M System, Priced $10,900

Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 — Classic Line, limited to 660
Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 — Classic Line, limited to 660

Leica has put a 66mm M lens on sale for the first time. The Summicron-M 66 f/2 is a Classic Line reinterpretation of the late-1960s Elcan 66mm f/2, a compact high-resolution optic Dr. Walter Mandler designed at Ernst Leitz Canada for a classified U.S. Navy reconnaissance contract. About 200 originals were made for official use; they were never a catalog item. DPReview puts that history in the headline: this is a tribute to a military lens M shooters have never been able to buy.

The new lens is already available from Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and authorized dealers. The U.S. price is $10,900; Leica’s European press release lists €9,850 including VAT. Production is capped at 660 numbered examples worldwide.

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Leica M6 Announced, Priced $5,295

Leica officially announced the new Leica M6. This updated M6 features some technology from Leica’s MP film camera, but stays true to the M6 design, featuring the anti-glare MP-Style 0.72x viewfinder from the MP and features a solid brass construction with an LED light meter, center dot and battery warning light. It uses the same rear ISO dial and features ‘modern electronics,’ although Leica doesn’t elaborate on what exactly has changed electronically from the original M6 models.

This new camera costs $5,295, available for pre-order at leicastore.

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Leica M11 In Stock / Availability Tracker

Last Update: October 9th, 2026

Leica M11 (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) was officially announced in January 2022.  It is the newest member of Leica M-series rangefinder line of cameras. Leica M11 maintains the traditional M-series form factor, but includes a variety of features and upgrades that should appeal to Leica aficionados. Leica M11 has a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor, featuring what Leica calls ‘Triple Resolution’ technology, allowing the camera to capture Raw or JPG images at 60, 36, or 18 megapixel resolution using the full sensor area.

Leica M11 currently is one of the best selling compact cameras in the world. Due to high demand of this camera, it will be out of stock for weeks & months. Here is a pre-order/in stock/availability tracker for Leica M11:  Continue reading “Leica M11 In Stock / Availability Tracker”