Leica

Leica

Established

1869

Origin

Germany

Biography
Leica was founded in Wetzlar, Germany in 1869 by Ernst Leitz. The company would later revolutionize photography with Oskar Barnack’s creation of the first 35mm compact camera in 1914. Today, Leica stands as one of the most influential names in imaging, known for iconic models like the M-Series rangefinders, Q-Series compacts, and SL mirrorless systems. The brand has also expanded into horology with its L1 and L2 mechanical watches, bringing Leica’s signature precision and design ethos to timekeeping.