Thinking About a Leica? Don’t Wait!
If a Leica camera has been hovering around your mind, now’s the time to act—Leica Camera AG just dropped a price hike hit that’ll take effect on April 1, 2021.
Why the Change?
It’s bizarre that the missile went off on April Fools’ Day, but the official line is simple: the US dollar versus the Euro relationship did a little dance and knocked the costs up. Picture it as a currency rollercoaster that can’t be ignored.
A sidekick in this drama is the 25% tariff slapped on a bunch of EU‑imported goods by the US—yes, even lenses felt the sting.
Leica’s Statement
Leica Camera AG said: “Over the past year, the US Dollar and Euro relationship has suffered, and we’ve been hanging onto those costs ourselves. But as it keeps spiraling, we’re updating our pricing to keep everything fair across all Leica branches and keep drama (and quality) at the highest level.”
What to Expect
- The bump will hit on April 1 and varies product‑by‑product.
- Avg. price increase: 2% to 5%—so not a massive jump but noticeable.
- This is worldwide; Singapore included—so you’re not exempt!
- Even if you’ve been hovering over that fancy Leica, it may still be on your shelf.
- Lucky break: newer gear like the Leica D‑Lux 7 “Street Kit” and Leica Q2 Edition Daniel Craig x Greg Williams escaped the price jump. They were already priced up.
- Curious about specific models? Red Dot Forum hosts a list of affected items and their new prices.
Bottom Line
Grab that Leica before the numbers change, because the price will be playing around and you’ll want to lock in the current rate while your nose is still proud of the “Leica” badge.
Original source: Hardware Zone – a space where camera feeds crackle with excitement!
