Search results for: Leica M lenses

L-Mount Lenses: Exploring the world of 50mm primes for Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma photographers

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.

Leica Vario-Elmarit vs Sigma Contemporary: Exploring the benefits of standard 28-70mm zoom lenses

Modern standard zoom lenses have evolved, proving their worth against prime lenses. The Leica and Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 options offer high quality, differing in build, weight, and price, catering to diverse needs.

Celebrating musical diversity – with a medley of Leica cameras and lenses

A front row seat at his local library, and a range of Leica gear, has enabled Keith to photograph a dizzying display of musical virtuosity, and build an extensive collection of musical portraits.

Eyes wide-open: A review of the Summilux range of Leica lenses

“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

New Voigtländer VM lenses for Leica M: an overview

Voigtländer is rapidly releasing new VM lenses for Leica M-Mount, with notable models such as the APO-Lanthar 28/2 and redesigned f/1.2 lenses, emphasizing innovation and variety in their offerings.

M Files (26): Third-party lenses for Leica on steroids with 6-bit-coding and EXIF tweaking

Third-party lenses for Leica, while affordable, lack communication with cameras, hindering image processing. This article provides solutions, including 6-bit coding for better compatibility and EXIF data accuracy for these lenses.

Leica acquires Fjorden and launches new Leica Lux smartphone application to mimic M lenses

Leica today announced the acquisition of Fjorden Electra SA, the Norwegian iPhone developer. Simultaneously, a new Leica Lux application was launched in the Apple App Store, representing the first product of the new partnership. Fjorden was founded by Dr Victor Henning in Oslo in 2020 with the aim of developing iPhone apps and accessories for the global market.

Lining up the Dot: The British creation that changed the face of Leica lenses

In this week's Macfilos news round, we look at British invention led to Leica's red dot lens alignment. And more....

New Leica L-Mount lenses launched: APO-Summicron 21 and a 14-24 zoom are available starting now

New Leica L-Mount lenses in October 2023: A 21mm prime that is supposed to be world class, and a 14-24 that might remind users of a very similar lens from another manufacturer.

To Mechuka — with two of Leica’s finest M-Mount lenses

I am strapped in for the flight to Dibrugarh. Along with me for the ride are two stars from the Leica firmament stowed in the overhead bin, two of the finest M-Mount creations ⏤ the Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 and the Leica 50mm Noctilux-M f/0.95 ⏤ on their [first trip to Mechuka] in Arunachal. Tucked in with them is the Leica M11.

Leica SL Lenses: New 35 mm and 50 mm Summicrons announced today

A brace of relatively inexpensive 35 mm and 50 mm Summicron lenses today joins the line-up of Leica SL Lenses. Unlike previous SL prime lenses, the Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and the Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH are both compact and light in weight at just 370g...

Leica Tri-Elmar lenses and the cancelled M Vario: All good things come in… twos

Leica released two lenses for M Mount with a variable focal length. One other did not make it past prototype stage. This article reviews the Tri-Elmar 16-18-21 and the Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 in practical use on M rangefinder cameras.