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

Feature Articles Joerg-Peter Rau -
M-Mount lenses from other manufacturers than Leica have no 6-bit coding. This brings a couple of disadvantages. Part 26 of our M Files series shows workarounds for do-it-yourself coding as well as for obtaining correct EXIF data in a digital workflow. 

My Favourite Lens: The Leica APO Summicron SL 1:2 50mm ASPH

L-Mount Keith James -
My favourite lens is the first prime lens I bought, and the first Leica lens I bought. Some view it as the best 50mm lens ever made.

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

Accessories Jason Murray -
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.

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN | Art: World’s first constant f/1.8 full-frame mirrorless zoom

L-Mount Mike Evans -
The new Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN | Art is claimed to be the first full-frame zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/1.8. Sigma says that this fast zoom delivers sharpness and clarity comparable to that of a prime lens throughout the range. Sigma has already pioneered fast zooms with the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Art and the 25-35 f/2 DG HSM and the DN (digital native) 28-45mm f/1.8 adds to this impressive line up to join the latest lenses designed expressly for mirrorless cameras.

Street Photography: My pocketable, relatively affordable, extremely stylish Leica companion

Leica Keith James -
The debate rages on about the best camera for street photography, but Keith would argue that a discontinued gem, the Leica TL2, is a great option out on the street.

Panasonic Announces the LUMIX S9: A new, compact, full-frame, L-Mount camera

L-Mount Jason Murray -
Panasonic takes aim at social network-savvy photographers and videographers with the new Lumix S9, a compact, full-frame, L-Mount camera.

Sigma 24–70mm f/2.8 Art Zoom: Second generation is lighter, smaller with higher performance

L-Mount Jason Murray -
The second-generation Sigma 24–70 f/2.8 DG DN |Art zoom is launched today. It promises improved optical performance and a welcome ten percent weight reduction with a seven percent size bonus...

Leitz Photographica Auction: My top-ten favourites

Film William Fagan -
Here are are my Top 10 favourites in the next Leitz Photographic Auction. I could have shown any number of black or olive-paint Leica M cameras, but these are always there, and they always sell well. I have tried to depict the many steps along the way for cameras and optics since the 1850s
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LEICA MOMENTS

Leica Q3 43: The camera that sees the world like the human eye

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Leica today announces a 43mm variant of the popular...

Leica M11-D: The screen that never was

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The Leica M11-D arrives and slips into a coat made for the M11. Something missing, it seems. Mike investigates the history of the screenless M digital...

Sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction: October 12 is the red-letter day for collectors

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The sixth Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12 brings a raft of exciting collectors' items to the table.

Panasonic Lumix and Sigma L-Mount Prime Lenses: You can’t go wrong

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Lumix and Sigma L-Mount prime lenses offer superb optical performance in a cost-effective package. You can't really go wrong, whichever model you choose.

Leica SL3 Reprise: How I changed my mind about the range-topping SL system

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Mike has had an ambivalent relationship with Leica’s SL range. But the arrival of the Leica SL3 has changed his perceptions for the better. This is one of the most interesting, and certainly the most unusual, professional-standard mirrorless cameras on the market…

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NEWS LAST MONTH

Leica firmware updates for M11, SL, Q3 and D-Lux bring improvements but few new features

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Leica firmware for all four camera families is updated this month. They introduce a few new features, especially for the SL3, and many improvements. In addition, bug fixes are included and, as usual, we recommend updating your cameras as soon as possible.

Leitz Photographica Auction: M Prototype sells for €2 million

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A rare prototype Leica M sold for an astonishing 2.4 million euros at last weekend's 45th Leitz Photographica Auction…

Gloss black Leica M11 with matching Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH and leather accessories

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Leica's gloss black M11 is likely to be the object of love at first sight for many brand aficionados. And the accompanying Noctilux-M f/1.2 retro-styled light magnet, also in Leica noir, will quell the slightest hint of resistance.

Leica’s Latest Financials: Best results in company history

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Leica reveals a strong financial performance in its core Photography segment. Leica's financial results are the best in the company's long history.

L-Mount News Update: It’s a great time to be an L-Mount shooter

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New lens and camera models are adding to the appeal of the L-Mount ecosystem. This update highlights some of the most significant developments in recent months.

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