Reported Leica Sale to Chinese Investor HSG Falls Through as Kaufmann Keeps Control
Börsen-Zeitung reports that talks for Chinese investor HSG to buy into Leica Camera AG have ended, with majority owner Andreas Kaufmann declining to give up control while Blackstone remains stuck seeking an exit.
Sigma Adds 85mm F1.2 Art and 20-60 Contemporary Lenses for L-Mount
Sigma has announced L-Mount (and E-mount) versions of the 85mm F1.2 DG Art ($1,599) and 20-60mm F2.8-4 Contemporary ($849), both due from US dealers on October 6, 2026.
Leica Camera Group Reports €573 Million Revenue for 2025/26 Financial Year
Leica Camera Group reported €573 million in revenue for its 2025/26 financial year, down 3.8% year on year, while highlighting resilient demand and continued expansion across its camera, mobile and retail businesses.
Leica Opens Retail Pre-Orders for APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 Lens
Leica opened retail pre-orders for the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 1:1 macro lens priced at $2,795 USD (€2,450 EUR), with deliveries starting late 2026.
Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 gets final pricing and September 20 announcement
Mandler has published final pricing and launch timing for its 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount, with black aluminum at $368 and silver chrome-plated brass at $548.
