Tag: 50mm focal length

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

M-Mount Richard Clompus - 20 February 2026

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.

Rangefinder Photography: A beginner goes rogue with a two-body kit

Feature Articles Keith James - 17 November 2023

Leica M-lenses are superb, but expensive. Using them on a Leica APS-C camera, with an M-to-L adapter, gives them a second identity and additional value by switching their effective focal length.

Leica announces Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH lens

Leica Jason Murray - 28 January 2021

Fifty-five years after the 50mm Noctilux-M f/1.2 stunned the photographic world, Leica today announces a reincarnation of this fabled lens. With just 1,800 examples for the world market, it is sure to be in high demand...

Has the nifty fifty had its day? Or are you a dyed-in-the-wool 50mm traditionalist?

Leica Mike Evans - 8 January 2020

Is it sacrilege to say that wider-angle lenses offer more all-round versatility than the legendary "nifty fifty"?

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M EV1 Review: A new era for Leica cameras

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Jonathan Slack reviews the Leica M EV1 camera featuring an electronic viewfinder (EVF), its advantages, user experience, and implications for traditional rangefinder enthusiasts, acknowledging various needs and preferences.

Leica M EV1: Stefan Daniel on the background to Leica’s latest, and most radical M camera model

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Leica's Vice President, Photo & Design, Stefan Daniel, discusses the M EV1, a variant of the M11 featuring an electronic viewfinder. This model enhances accessibility for users uncertain of manual focus, while preserving the traditional rangefinder experience.

Leica M EV1: The first M camera with an integrated electronic viewfinder is launched today

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Leica launches the M EV1, its first M-Mount camera with an integrated electronic viewfinder, enhancing usability and creative possibilities for photographers while maintaining the brand's iconic design and quality.

Leica Client Services Soho: Customer care and Akademie under one roof

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Leica Camera UK has opened Leica Client Services Soho, a 1,700-square-foot centre in London, combining photography workshops and customer care, enhancing repair services and fostering a creative community.

Leica Store returns to Harrods with more space and access to Akademie activities

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Leica Camera UK has reopened its expanded Harrods store, featuring various product categories and a private classroom for workshops, enhancing customer engagement and creating a unique shopping experience.

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

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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 Birth of Television: John Logie Baird’s 1926 demonstration in London’s Soho

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On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the first working television in London, showcasing moving greyscale images. Despite later developments, Baird's pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for modern television technology.

Exploring grief and identity in Sayuri Ichida’s Absentee at the Leica Gallery, London

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Sayuri Ichida's exhibition "Absentee" explores loss, grief, and immigration through personal experiences, using her body to symbolize life's fragility. The show runs from January 17 to March 19 at Leica Gallery, London.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: New pocket camera dedicated to black-and-white photography

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Ricoh has launched the GR IV Monochrome camera, featuring a 25.74-megapixel sensor and advanced monochrome capabilities, priced at $2,200 in the USA and £1,700 in the UK.

2025 Tamarkin Auction highlights and insights

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The World of Leica Auctions article highlights intriguing, albeit less extravagant, items sold in the auction, such as the Detrola “400” Camera and unique lenses. The evolving marketplace continues to offer surprises for collectors who show curiosity and interest.