Leica Turns 100—and Drops a Collector’s Dream

Few names in photography carry the cultural weight of Leica. This year, to mark 100 years since the groundbreaking Leica I changed the game in 1925, the brand is doing what it does best: honoring legacy with impeccable craftsmanship. Introducing the M11-D 100 Years of Leica Anniversary Set—an ultra-limited release that blends old-world aesthetic with modern engineering, made for purists, collectors, and lovers of timeless design.

Analog Soul, Digital Precision

Only 101 of these sets exist. Each M11-D camera is built with a high-gloss black lacquered brass top plate and nickel-colored controls—details pulled directly from the original 1925 Leica. It’s stripped of logos and digital clutter, opting instead for a clean, heritage-first exterior that feels more object of art than gadget.

But don’t let the vintage vibes fool you. Underneath that lacquer is the full power of Leica’s M11 tech—flagship digital rangefinder performance with none of the branding, Wi-Fi, or screen distractions. It’s camera-as-instrument, not toy.

A Pair of Legendary Lenses

The M11-D comes matched with two special lenses—both nods to Leica history.

• Leitz Anastigmat-M 50 f/3.5: A modern reissue of Leica’s original collapsible lens, faithful in design and tone.

• Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH.: A faster, more advanced take, finished in matching anodized nickel with throwback details.

Together, they round out a kit that speaks to Leica’s dual identity—one foot in the past, one pushing toward the future.

A Box Set Worthy of the Moment

Each set is housed in a premium black lacquered wooden case lined with cream microvelour and finished with period-correct leather accessories. It’s a museum-grade presentation, but what really sets it apart is what’s inside: serial number 6000000, officially the one-millionth Leica M-Camera ever produced, engraved as edition number 000.

This isn’t just a commemorative release—it’s a living archive. A flex of craftsmanship. A piece of Leica history locked in time.

Final Frame

The 100 Years of Leica Anniversary Set isn’t for everyone. But for those who understand what this brand means—for photography, for design, for culture—it’s a rare chance to own a tangible piece of that legacy.

And with only 101 in existence, blink and it’s gone.

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