Rangefinders

Leica M11-P Hammertone and M-A: Two special editions

Leica revives its hammertone finish on two new M special editions: the mechanical M-A and the digital M11-P, priced from £5,700 and £8,500 including VAT. Both are on sale from 12 November 2026.

All in a Day’s Work: Out and about with the Leica M10-P

Ed Lara takes his Leica M10-P off the shelf for a day of shooting around his neighborhood, Manhattan streets, and an evening event, and finds it changes what he sees as much as how he shoots.

The M Files (31): Thypoch Simera 50/1.4 review

Thypoch's fast 50mm M-Mount lens promises Leica-like handling at a fraction of the price. Jörg-Peter Rau tests its optics, mechanics, and handling against established rivals.

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

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.

The M Files (29): C for compact, classic, characterful – Zeiss ZM C lenses Sonnar 50/1.5, Biogon 21/4.5, and Biogon 35/2.8

Episode 29 of the Macfilos series, The M Files, reviews the Zeiss ZM C lenses, Biogon 21/4.5; 35/2.8; 50/1.5. Basis is real life experience with Leica digital rangefinder camera M10.

M Files (28): Voigtländer VM duo 28/1.5 and 90/2.0 APO — the new travel dream team?

The Voigtländer Nokton 28/1.5 and APO-Ultron 90/2.0 lenses are a capable kit for travelling. Episode 28 of the M Files takes them through their paces.

Business logic goes out of the window… the rangefinder window, that is

A project assessing the performance of M-lenses on L-Mount cameras leads to an unexpected outcome: rediscovering the joy of shooting with a rangefinder.

Travelling light with a Leica: A photographer’s journey 

Traveling light took on a new meaning for Bill Royce when he discovered his first Leica which took him on journeys around the world.