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Leica 35 APO-Summicron-M: When M lenses learned to focus close

Opinion Mike Evans -
Leica's new close-focus M lenses push past the old 70cm rangefinder limit, and the M EV1 — the first M without one — lets photographers use every centimeter of it.

New: Leica revives its Cold War spy lens as the Summicron-M 66 f/2

Leica Mike Evans -
Leica has revived its rare Cold War-era Elcan 66mm spy lens as the limited-edition Summicron-M 66 f/2, keeping its odd handling quirks and offering the unusual focal length to enthusiasts for the first time.

The Bentley Boys: Brooklands, Bentleys and a Beethoven surprise

Feature Articles Mike Evans -
Excerpt: A lens test at Brooklands turns into Rolls-Royce and Bentley Day, a Bentley Boys history lesson, and a chance meeting with Britain's number-plate expert — who also happens to edit Beethoven.

Review: Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Reviews Mike Evans -
In June, Leica launched the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 lens, while Panasonic's Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro, smaller and cheaper, offers an excellent alternative with impressive performance for general photography.

Viltrox Chip Review: A tiny marvel for L-Mount shooters hungry for a pancake

Viltrox Keith James -
The minuscule Viltrox Chip is a remarkable new pancake lens for L-Mount. It is an ultracompact, sharp, autofocus, low-cost option for creating a lightweight walk-around kit, particularly for owners of Lumix S-series cameras.

Fujifilm X70 Review: A forgotten compact camera

Fujifilm Mike Evans -
The Fujifilm X70, an acclaimed compact camera launched in 2016, was discontinued due to sensor supply issues, leaving enthusiasts wondering about its potential if developed further alongside its successful rivals.

Capturing sketches of Spain with a Leica Q3

Travel Jon Cheffings -
The author reflects on past trips to Spain, exploring its rich history and cultural layers in Alicante province while using minimal photographic equipment to capture the essence of the region.

Maximise your photography with adapted M-Mount lenses

Accessories Mike Evans -
Jim Fisher's PCMag article highlights the growing popularity of adapting vintage lenses for modern mirrorless cameras, illustrating the practicality, benefits, and continued interest in using vintage optics across various sensor formats.
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