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Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray
  
 
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p.1 #1 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


Available from 28 May 2026:

⦿ Leica M11-P, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €9,290.00
⦿ BP-SCL7 battery, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €180.00
⦿ Protector for M11 cameras, leather, dark brown, recommended retail price: €300.00
⦿ Carrying strap with a shoulder pad for M- and Q-Cameras, leather, dark brown, recommended retail price: €135.00
⦿ Multifunctional protector for M11 cameras, leather, black, recommended retail price: €330.00
⦿ Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH., Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €8,950.00

Purchase it from B&H Photo



Available from 16 July 2026:

⦿ Leica Q3, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €6,590.00
⦿ Protector for Q3 cameras, leather, dark brown, recommended retail price: €250.00
⦿ Leica D-Lux 8, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €1,750.00
⦿ Camera case for the D-Lux 8, leather, cognac, recommended retail price: €185.00
⦿ Wrist strap for the D-Lux 8, leather, braided, black, recommended retail price: €95.00
⦿ Carrying strap for the D-Lux 8, leather, braided, black, recommended retail price: €125.00




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






Leica M11-P, Metal Gray Paint Finish






Leica Q3, Metal Gray Paint Finish






Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. (Metal Gray Paint Finish)
May 28, 2026 at 09:36 AM
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p.1 #2 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


This color release looks much better than I anticipated. Unfortunately, the new price of the M11-P is so astronomical, that I don't even consider it a viable option. In fact, I think the Q3 has now been priced at a point where it no longer seems to be a reasonable option for anyone but those with the deepest of pockets.

I'd love to buy one of these, but I've chosen to put the 11K into a trip instead upgrading my 24MP M to the 60MP sensor. Much like my timing for when I bought my Leica M (typ240), I might need to wait a decade (+) before I'm prepared to get the M11... With all of that said, this may be my favorite color combination that they have released thus far.

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May 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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p.1 #3 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


it's gorgeous. That said, with my silver M11P that works flawlessly and is almost as gorgeous, and also the M12 around the corner, I'll pass on this one.
May 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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p.1 #4 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


Good on LLL for inspiring Leica to go make an easy extra few grand from a few dentists.
May 28, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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p.1 #5 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


brick33308 wrote:
it's gorgeous. That said, with my silver M11P that works flawlessly and is almost as gorgeous, and also the M12 around the corner, I'll pass on this one.

Also, your silver M11-P uses a brass top plate, while I believe this new gray version may use aluminum, though I could be wrong on that.

Good point about the M12 possibly being around the corner. In the past, the Safari special editions often came near the end of a generation cycle. This time feels a bit different since the M11-P Safari was not strictly numbered "limited" edition, but more as a version produced based on demand.

We've also seen the Chicago Edition 17 and the 100 Years of Leica City editions, and now this gray finish, so Leica does seem to be maximizing profit as much as possible as it approaches the end of the M11 line.

Because of that, I would not be surprised if we see the M12 announcement soon, possibly even within this year.
May 28, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Agree, these look really nice. What's interesting is the 50 APO is identical spec wise to the current version, plenty of rumors have been swirling for the past year that a close focus version was going to be released either late last year or early this year. Looks like they'll milk the current version for at least the remainder of this year now
May 28, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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rsolti13 wrote:
Agree, these look really nice. What's interesting is the 50 APO is identical spec wise to the current version, plenty of rumors have been swirling for the past year that a close focus version was going to be released either late last year or early this year. Looks like they'll milk the current version for at least the remainder of this year now

Why do we need a new APO? Leica just needs to change colors more often.
May 28, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Ne314satel wrote:
Why do we need a new APO? Leica just needs to change colors more often.

New lens releases now include 'close-focus' live view capability, and many expect the 50mm f/2 Summicron-APO will eventually be updated with similar functionality, so not just a finish change.

Because of that, paying close to $10K for this "gray" version could end up being questionable (unless you really like the gray metal finish) if a revised version shows up soon with improved functionality at a similar price point.
May 28, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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p.1 #9 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


Fred Miranda wrote:
Also, your silver M11-P uses a brass top plate, while I believe this new gray version may use aluminum, though I could be wrong on that.

You're right, the gray version is aluminum top plate (net weight 463gms). I'll know for sure in a couple of days


May 28, 2026 at 01:28 PM
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jigesh wrote:
You're right, the gray version is aluminum top plate (net weight 463gms). I'll know for sure in a couple of days

Congrats! Would love to pull the trigger but just can't justify it.


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p.1 #11 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


They also released a matching grip and battery with the metal gray finish. The black battery could have matched the aesthetics just fine I think considering the knobs are black.
May 28, 2026 at 01:52 PM
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p.1 #12 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


It's a small detail, but Leica matched the same gray tone on the viewfinder accents.
May 28, 2026 at 02:02 PM
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p.1 #13 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


More photos showing the Leica M11-P Metal Gray Paint Finish:
May 28, 2026 at 02:08 PM
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p.1 #14 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


FYI according to ChatGPT

The silver Leica M11-P weighs about 640 g with battery and about 565 g without battery.

Yes — the silver M11-P has a brass top plate. Leica’s spec says the silver version uses a full-metal housing made of magnesium and brass
May 28, 2026 at 03:42 PM
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p.1 #15 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


brick33308 wrote:
FYI according to ChatGPT

The silver Leica M11-P weighs about 640 g with battery and about 565 g without battery.

Yes — the silver M11-P has a brass top plate. Leica’s spec says the silver version uses a full-metal housing made of magnesium and brass

Many will disagree, but I actually think the silver finish looks a lot nicer. It was always my first choice for the Leica M, even though currently I've ended up with glossy black paint and safari versions instead....

Wait, I do have the M3 silver.


May 28, 2026 at 05:51 PM
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p.1 #16 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


Fred Miranda wrote:
Many will disagree, but I actually think the silver finish looks a lot nicer. It was always my first choice for the Leica M, even though currently I've ended up with glossy black paint and safari versions instead....

Wait, I do have the M3 silver.

I agree with you!
May 28, 2026 at 07:01 PM
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p.1 #17 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


What's interesting is that the Leica M11-P 'Silver' currently costs more than the new Metal Gray version, at least in the US right now.

Metal Gray | Silver
May 28, 2026 at 07:06 PM
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p.1 #18 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


It's a shame they did not use the brass top plate on the gray - I would've considered it if they did - I have th aluminum M11 and a M6 with a brass top plate - the brass feels much better. I tried a silver M11 in a store and if I could've, would've gotten the brass one.
May 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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p.1 #19 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


In times of yore, this just as well would have been called "gunmetal grey".

It's a nice look, this finish.
May 28, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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p.1 #20 · Leica M11-P, Q3 cameras and 50mm f/2 APO lens in Metal Gray


Alphagvrd- Are you listening? I need metal grey for my M262 and Q2. Wouldn’t be the same but would work for my budget.
May 29, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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