The Viltrox Chip 28mm f/4.5 is a fixed aperture, autofocus pancake lens for L-Mount. It is remarkably small and light weight, and now holds the record for the tiniest full-frame, autofocus L-Mount lens on the market.
Leica APS-C photography remains relevant, because of Leica's decision to use an L-Mount for this system, opening up a large ecosystem of lenses that can still be used with these cameras.
How good can a lens be that costs about the same price as a quality filter you might screw on the front of it? Keith puts this cheap and cheerful lens through its paces, and likes what he sees.
The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens gives L-Mount photographers an impressive, ultra-wide option that is both sharp and fast. If you fancy exploring the creative opportunities to be found at the wide end of the focal length range, this is a superb tool for the job.
Sigma has announced two new full-frame lenses for the L-Mount system: the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art and the AF Cine 29-105mm T3 FF, both also available in Sony E-Mount.
The L-Mount system, developed by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, provides a diverse range of high-quality 50mm primes for various photography needs, balancing performance, size, and affordability for users.
Viltrox, which joined the L-Mount Alliance in September 2025, has introduced its first L-Mount lens, a fast, super-wide angle 16mm f/1.8 prime lens, geared towards low-light landscape, architecture, and astrophotography.
Since 2018, the L-Mount Alliance has excelled in lenses but lacks an appealing mid-range camera. Experts suggest collaboration between Panasonic and Sigma could create a desirable system mover for enthusiasts.
Keith mounts a Sirui Super 35 anamorphic lens on his Leica TL2 in search of the cinematic look for which these lenses are known. Get ready for some wide-screen shots, unusual flares and oval bokeh.
Sirui, one of the newest members of the L-Mount Alliance, has significantly diversified the range of glass available to L-Mount shooters, through its affordable, high quality anamorphic lenses.
The Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens offers exceptional versatility in a compact design, delivering impressive image quality and fast autofocus, making it a strong choice for everyday photography despite some optical limitations.
Sigma continues to push the lens performance envelope for L-Mount users, with the all-you-need 20-200mm zoom, the low light specialist 35mm f/1.2, and the 3-dimensional rendering 135mm f/1.4