M-Mount

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.

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.

Not a Replica of the Leica Clas­sic: The Mand­ler 7-Element 35mm f/2 re­ima­gined

Reviews Jeffery Trilling -
A conversation between two photographers led to discovering Mandler, a company recreating classic Leica lenses. Mandler emphasizes their lenses are modern interpretations, offering quality at an accessible price for enthusiasts.

A hands-on review of the new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 Apochromatic

News Ed Schwartzreich -
Leica’s 35mm f/2 Summicron APO is considered the best lens, but Light Lens Lab's prototype offers comparable performance at a lower price, merging quality with affordability despite some limitations.

A Century of Light: The story behind Leica’s M11-D Centennial masterpiece

Leica Samson Lee -
The 1920s marked a period of significant technological innovation, laying the foundation for modern audio and visual technology. Celebrating century-old companies like Leica highlights their competitiveness and lasting influence.

The M Files (30) Zeiss Sonnar 85/2 ZM – one of the rarest M-Mount lenses ever made

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Zeiss Sonnar 85/2 ZM telephoto rangefinder lens was made in extremely small quantities. In our real-world test, it must prove if its value lies in more than in its rareness.

Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric: Long-term review

M-Mount Richard Clompus -
The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric is a modern-day homage to a classic Leica Summilux. The author provides us with his assessment of this much more affordable version.

A Lens that Paints: ​​Review of the Light Lens Lab Z21 50mm f/1.5 cinema lens

M-Mount Richard Clompus -
A modern recreation of the rare Angénieux S21 cinema lens, from Light Lens Lab, illustrates how modern versions of vintage designs can produce images with a unique character.
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