Partners & Collaborations
Leica Camera AG's success story has always been characterized by technological development and innovative strength. As part of its global growth strategy and the expansion of its divisions, the company consistently invests in future-oriented technologies and works together with partners on innovative solutions.
Mykita
MYKITA and Leica Camera AG stand for German engineering, iconic design and quality made in Germany. As part of their partnership, the two companies present collections of sunglasses and corrective eyewear that are characterised by functional design and optical quality.
Fjorden
Leica Camera AG expanded its Mobile division in 2023 by acquiring the Norwegian company Fjorden Electra AS, a developer of smartphone apps and accessories. The iPhone app Leica LUX was made available on the App Store in 2024.
Xiaomi
In 2022 Xiaomi and Leica Camera AG have announced a strategic partnership in the mobile imaging segment. The objective of this partnership is the joint development of innovative solutions in the field of smartphone camera modules as well as the optimisation of optical performance.
L-Mount
The L-Mount Alliance is a partnership between Leica Camera AG, SIGMA, Panasonic, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH, DJI and since 2023, ASTRODESIGN, SAMYANG and Blackmagic Design. Its aim is to provide photographers with one unified lens mount standard. Developed by Leica, the L-Mount allows photographers to combine lenses and cameras made by the seven Alliance partners.
L² Technology
In 2022 Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Corporation and Leica Camera AG announced an agreement for a comprehensive business alliance. Both companies agreed to increasingly bundle their core competencies and to develop new technologies and solutions resulting from this collaboration under the name of “L² Technology ” (L squared Technology). L² Technology will unify the strengths of two brands, Leica and LUMIX, be a symbol of the collaboration by combining the technologies and know-how of the two companies in the fields of new camera, lens products and next generation software, and create technologies and solutions that deliver new value in the new era.