# Leica LUX 2.0 boosts iPhone photography with Steve McCurry look

> Leica LUX 2.0 update adds Steve McCurry Artist Look and new silver grip for iPhone 18 Pro series
- Title: Leica LUX 2.0 boosts iPhone photography with Steve McCurry…
- Summary: Leica LUX 2.0 update adds Steve McCurry Artist Look and new silver grip for iPhone 18 Pro series Leica LUX 2.0 improves iPhone photography with Steve…
- Keywords: leica, lux 2.0, iphone 18 pro, steve mccurry, artist look, leica grip, leica cases, magsafe, apple app store, leica fotos, LUX, boosts
- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/tech/iphones/leica-just-gave-iphone-photography-a-major-upgrade-with-lux-2-0-and-a-steve-mccurry-look
- Published: 2026-09-24T13:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: leica, lux 2.0, iphone 18 pro, steve mccurry, artist look, leica grip, leica cases, magsafe, apple app store, leica fotos
## Leica LUX 2.0 launch
Leica released LUX 2.0 for iPhone 18 Pro series with new gallery interface and Steve McCurry Artist Look

> With Leica LUX 2.0, mobile photography is becoming more closely integrated with the Leica system
## Steve McCurry Artist Look
Collaboration with photographer Steve McCurry creates color and light presets for iPhone photos

> The look has been designed around his distinctive approach to color, light, and atmosphere
## New silver grip
Silver Leica LUX grip with MagSafe compatibility and two-stage shutter release

> The grip attaches to an iPhone via MagSafe and communicates with the phone over Bluetooth
## Leica cases for iPhone 18
Black leather cases with red microfiber interiors for iPhone 18 Pro models

> The cases feature a red microfiber interior and are designed to work directly with the LUX grip
## Workflow improvements
New filmstrip for selecting photos and multiselect for larger image groups

> A new filmstrip makes it possible to select individual photographs directly from the detail view
## App updates
Adobe Lightroom and Capture One now open directly from Leica LUX 2.0

> Adobe Lightroom and Capture One can also now be opened directly from the app
## iPhone 18 compatibility
LUX 2.0 supports iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with battery lasting up to 1,000 shots

> The app will support the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max from launch
## Price details
Silver grip costs $395 with one year of Leica LUX PRO, cases at $95 each

> The silver Leica LUX grip costs $395.00 / £260 and includes one year of Leica LUX PRO
## Release timeline
Steve McCurry Look and iPhone 18 support available now, full update in early October

> The Steve McCurry Artist Look and support for the iPhone 18 Pro series are also available now
## Design improvements
Integrated camera button replaces previous open cutout for more robust design

> Leica has also replaced the previous open cutout around the iPhone's camera button with an integrated button
## Key takeaway

Leica LUX 2.0 improves iPhone photography with Steve McCurry-inspired color and light settings plus a silver grip for iPhone 18 Pro models