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February 05, 2026

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7Artisans’ Upcoming AF 40mm f/2.5 Lens

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New details about the upcoming 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame lens are here, with the company sharing additional technical information ahead of its official announcement (promised to be very soon). The lens is positioned as a compact and lightweight standard prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras, sitting between traditional 35mm and 50mm options.

On the inside, the lens features an 11-element, 14-group optical construction and an 11-blade aperture diaphragm, a combination intended to balance sharpness with smooth out-of-focus rendering. Minimum focusing distance is listed at approximately 32 centimeters, allowing for close-up framing without entering macro territory. Autofocus is handled by an STM motor, promising quiet and steady focus performance suitable for both stills and video work. The lens also supports eye autofocus and EXIF data transmission via electronic contacts.

Physically, the 7Artisans 40mm f/2.5 remains compact and thin, measuring roughly 62 × 35 millimetres and weighing around 90 grams. It uses a 62mm filter thread and incorporates internal focusing. The barrel appears to be metal and includes an aperture ring, a customisable function button, and a USB-C port for firmware updates. Pricing and final mount availability have not yet been confirmed (though a few sources report that the lens is already available for preorder on Amazon for $219).

The Latest Leica Rumours

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Leica seems to be working on another camera, and early signs point to something a bit more approachable in the SL lineup. A model with the internal designation 3403 has shown up in an Indonesian certification database. The filing confirms it is a digital camera made in Germany, but beyond that, Leica is not giving anything away yet.

What makes it particularly interesting is how different that number is from Leica’s recent releases. Cameras like the M EV1 and Q3 Monochrom use completely different internal codes, so “3403” feels like it belongs to something completely new. Current rumours point toward a more affordable SL camera, possibly using a 44-megapixel sensor and sitting below the 60-megapixel SL3. If that turns out to be accurate, it would make the SL system easier to get into for photographers who like the SL design and handling but do not necessarily need the highest resolution Leica offers.

All of this is happening while Leica has a lot going on behind the scenes. Earlier this year, Andreas Kaufmann confirmed that Leica has been developing its own image sensor again, with the first in-house chip expected to appear in the M12 around 2027. At the same time, Bloomberg reported that Blackstone and Kaufmann are considering selling a controlling stake in the company, with interest from investment groups like HSG and Altor and a valuation of around one billion euros. Let’s see what the future holds!