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

M-Mount Giles Johnson -
“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

Leica Classic Line: Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in the hands of a proud owner

Leica Keith Walker -
The Leica Classic Line of retro lenses is proving very popular. After watching the progress, I decided to put my toe into the retro ripples a couple of months ago with the latest example…

Long-Term Review: The new Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 Classic Line

Leica Jonathan Slack -
Jonathan Slack has a close look at the latest addition to Leica's “Classic” series of lenses. The reissued Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 does not disappoint…

Leica Launches the Summilux-M 50 f/1.4: Another retro gem in the Classic Line

Leica Editorial Team -
Leica introduces the Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 lens which becomes the fifth member of the Leica Classic Line. The company is dedicated to re-issuing historical Leica lenses…

M Files (27): Voigtländer Nokton VM 50mm lenses, a Noctilux and a Summilux for mortal M-Mount users?

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
Voigtländer's Nokton VM 50mm f/1.0 and f/1.5 lenses offer compelling alternatives to Leica’s premium optics, balancing affordability, performance, and build quality for M-Mount users seeking versatile, fast lenses.

Leica introduces steel-rim 35mm Summilux limited edition in black

Leica Jason Murray -
A limited edition of the steel-rim Leica Summilux-M f/1.4 in anodised black is launched today. Optically and mechanically, it is identical to the silver version, which was announced in 2022 as part of the factory's programme of re-creating classic lenses in modern format…

The M Files (20): Voigtländer Nokton VM 21/1.4 and 75/1.5 – a pair of Summilux lenses for the thrifty?

Leica Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Voigtländer Nokton lenses are the brand's fastest and most expensive optics. Episode 20 of The M Files reviews the 21/1.4 and the 75/1.5 with VM Mount for Leica rangefinder and other cameras.

Review: Leica 50 mm Summilux Asph 2023 Close Focus

Leica Jonathan Slack -
Jonathan Slack reviews Leica's latest M lens, the close-focus 50 mm Summilux Asph. How does it fare as a companion to the recent 35 mm Summilux Asph?

Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH close-focus lens launched

Leica Mike Evans -
The newest version of the Leica 50mm Summilux f/1.4 features improved optics and a close-focus distance of 45mm...

Milan Swolfs and Leica’s retro steel-rim 35mm Summilux

Leica Jason Murray -
Fine-art photographer Milan Swolfs recounts his adventures with Leica's latest retro lens, the remake of the 1961 35mm Summilux "steel rim"...

Review: Leica Classic Steel-Rim Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 and a look at the new M6 Classic

Film Jonathan Slack -
Jonathan Slack reviews the new-old Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 after a year of testing. And takes a look at the new classic M6 film camera...

Leica’s new steel-rim Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 joins the Classic Line of lenses

Leica Mike Evans -
One of the most notable fast, wide angle lenses of all time, the 1961 Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 is today relaunched as a part of the Classic Line of lenses. Dubbed by Leica as the "true king of bokeh", the lens bears the classic "steel rim" and is compact and very light - only 200g...
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