Ed Schwartzreich

How a Kodak Baby Brownie led me to Leica

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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.

Review: IDS Works Leica M11 grip improves handling and ergonomics

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Leica offers a range of handsome accessories for its M-series cameras, aimed at improving their handling and ergonomics. However,...

Review: IDS Foldable thumb rest for Leica M

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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

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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.

Light Lens Lab 35/1.4 Double Aspheric Replica reviewed

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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…

LLL 50mm f/1.2 review: The march of the Nocticlones

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Ed Schwartzreich reviews the first pre-production version of Light Lens Lab's recreation of the classic f/1.2 Leica Noctilux...
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Light Lens Lab copy of the Cooke Speed Panchro S2 50mm f/2

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Ed Schwartzreich introduces a remarkable LLL copy of the Cooke Speed Panchro S2 cine lens aimed at Leica M-mount still photographers...

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Discovering Split: A photographer’s paradise in Croatia

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Croatia, particularly Split, is a captivating destination for photography enthusiasts, offering picturesque sites, rich history, and opportunities for creative shots, especially when visited early to avoid crowds.

What Leica means to Sir David Suchet CBE — “a joyous and memorable part of my life”

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For Sir David, Leica brings memories of memorable and joyous occasions in his life that started with spending time with his late grandfather Fleet Street photographer James Jarche.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

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Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.

Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of Leica

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As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

Where sky, Lincolnshire, and water meet

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This is my journey of remembrance and remembering back to visit my family and friends in England.

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Finalists announced for the 2025 AOP Emerging Talent Awards

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For talented photographers to succeed, they need recognition to create momentum and opportunities to advance their careers. The AOP Emerging Talent Awards does just that and spotlights talent when it emerges and needs most support.

Finalists announced in this year’s AOP Photography Awards

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The 40th AOP Photography Awards celebrate human creativity in photography, with finalists announced ahead of the live winners' presentation on October 9, 2025, recognising excellence across various categories.

This autumn, Leitz Photographica will auction the late Pope Francis’ Leica M-A for charity: the most extraordinary lot in its history to date

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This unique Leica M-A was given to the late Pope Francis by Leica AG and will go up for auction in November at Leitz Photographica in Vienna to raise money for his personal charity. Bidding will open at 30,000 Euros.

Sigma announce a unique 20-200mm zoom and two outstanding primes for L-Mount

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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

DxO announces updates for PhotoLab, PureRaw and FilmPack

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DxO announces updates to PhotoLab, PureRaw, support for new cameras and lenses, and a brand-new version of DxO FilmPack

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