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Review: New version of the Light Lens Lab 35 f/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica

The new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric lens addresses previous chromatic aberration issues and blends vintage aesthetic with modern performance, impressing users during recent testing.

How a Kodak Baby Brownie led me to Leica

Above all Leica represents a sense of community. You become part of a group that enjoys photography. Enjoys history. Enjoys travel. and enjoys technical prowess.

Macfilos Top Ten: The most-read articles of the third quarter, 2024

The most-read articles on Macfilos over the last quarter reflect the continued enthusiasm of readers for gear reviews, especially for reviews of new cameras.

Review: IDS Foldable thumb rest for Leica M

The IDS Foldable Thumb Grip enhances stability for Leica cameras, resembling vintage designs while providing functional benefits. Made of durable materials, it caters to photographers seeking quality accessories for their gear.

Light Lens Lab’s new/old 28mm f/2.8 9E

Light Lens Lab re-made another classic Leitz/Leica lens: The first Elmarit 28/2.8, also called 9E for its nine elements, comes with an interesting mixture of old virtues and modern improvements.

Film buffs want scans, not negatives

Sales of photographic film are booming. But, despite shelling out big money on the film itself, it looks like the new cadre of film shooters have some new ideas. Film buffs want scans, not negatives. We take a look at this new and rather perverse trend in this week's Newsround.

My decision is final: We will take the risk — Ernst Leitz II in June 1924

One hundred years ago this week, Ernst Leitz II took the momentous decision to produce the Leica Camera. But it was by no means a unanimous decision, as the legend of the meeting suggests…

Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: The old, the new, and the non-existent

This quarter's look back takes us into the realm of speculation and wishful thinking, as well as highlighting some incredible photography. Leica dominates the lineup, but we have a couple of entries from a new player on the scene.

M Files (24): M-Mount lenses from China, an overview

TTArtisan, 7Artisans, Laowa, Thypoch , Light Lens Lab, Polar, Mr. Ding, Funleader are some of the many new M-Mount lens manufacturers from China. Part 24 of our series, the M Files, gives a unique overview of the market.

Light Lens Lab 35/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica reviewed

The Light Lens Lab 35/1.4 Double Stroke Aspheric Replica takes me back three decades to the time when I decided to buy the original Leica Summilux-M 1.4/35mm Aspherical (11873) which was introduced in 1989. It is a lens I have been eagerly awaiting ever since I set hands on the LLL f/1.2 Noctilux clone…

That Was The Year That Was: A review of 2023 at Macfilos

As we head into 2024, it's a good opportunity to reflect on the year that's just ended. Here’s a canter through some of the highlights from the perspective of the gang at Macfilos

The Ten Most-Read Articles of the Quarter: Gear news gets the views

Jason takes us on a quick tour through the most viewed Macfilos articles over the last three months. Gear reviews continue to be tremendously popular with the growing Macfilos readership.
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