M-Mount

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

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

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

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

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.

First Review: Why the Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH matters

Leica's new 35mm Noctilux f/1.2 is significant as the first update since 2017, featuring advanced optical technology and a design focused on usability, expanding its versatile applications for photographers.

Introducing the new Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.

Leica Camera AG introduces the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH., its first 35 mm M-Lens, offering exceptional imaging and versatile photography options. Available worldwide starting January 29, 2026.

The Story of Light Lens Lab: An interview with its founder, the enigmatic Mr Zhou

A video interview with the founder of Light Lens Lab, a Chinese manufacturer producing replicas of celebrated vintage lenses, reveals the story of the company's origins and his vision for the future.

Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM: A superb one-lens option when hiking with a rangefinder

The Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM proved to be a versatile companion for a Leica M camera, covering all the bases on a trip to the great outdoors in the American Southwest.