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M Files (24): M-Mount lenses from China, an overview

7Artisans Joerg-Peter Rau -
TTArtisan, 7Artisans, Laowa, Thypoch , Light Lens Lab, Polar, Mr. Ding, Funleader are some of the many new M-Mount lens manufacturers from China. Part 24 of our series, the M Files, gives a unique overview of the market.

Under £500 for a 75mm f/1.25 light monster. Is it for real?

7Artisans Mike Evans -
Thinking of buying the £10,250 Leica 75mm Noctilux. Just for a moment, perhaps? But what about £450 for this 7Artisans look-similar. Is it worth a punt?

What a fool says he

Leica Mike Evans -
We've all done some silly things in our time. But this one takes the biscuit in my book....

7Artisans 55mm f/1.4 TL unboxing

Leica Mike Evans -
Unboxing the 7Artisans 55mm f/1.4 TL and taking the new toy for walkies, attached to the Leica CL

Is this the least expensive native L-mount lens for your Leica CL?

Leica Mike Evans -
What do you get for £139 if you are in the market for an f/1.4 prime for your Leica CL? Quite a lot, as it happens....

55mm f/1.4 TL prime: Worth a punt at £139?

Leica Mike Evans -
What to expect from 55mm f/1.4 TL-mount lens for £139? We are going to find out soon....

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The Leica M11-Family gets a firmware update to address freezing and Contact Credentials issues...

James Jarché — A largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer

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James Jarché — a now largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographer — came to fame in 1936 as the first photographer to capture the future Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson in public. He was also the grandfather of the famous actor, Sir David Suchet…

Long-Term Review: The new Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 Classic Line

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Jonathan Slack has a close look at the latest addition to Leica's “Classic” series of lenses. The reissued Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 does not disappoint…

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