Tag: L-Mount Alliance

Viltrox brings its fast, super-wide AF 16mm f/1.8 full-frame lens to the L-Mount world

Viltrox, which joined the L-Mount Alliance in September 2025, has introduced its first L-Mount lens, a fast, super-wide angle 16mm f/1.8 prime lens, geared towards low-light landscape, architecture, and astrophotography.

L-Mount Alliance: Is an all-new system-mover camera needed to break into the big time?

Since 2018, the L-Mount Alliance has excelled in lenses but lacks an appealing mid-range camera. Experts suggest collaboration between Panasonic and Sigma could create a desirable system mover for enthusiasts.

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 Review: The ideal standard zoom for everyday use

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH is a compact, lightweight lens that delivers impressive image quality, especially wide open, and it pairs excellently with the Leica SL3-S camera system.

Viltrox becomes the tenth member of the expanding L-Mount Alliance

The L-Mount Alliance welcomes Viltrox to the growing family of ten partners whose collaboration is advancing the technology of the L-mount standard.

Sigma announces the world’s first 200mm f/2.0 full-frame mirrorless prime with outstanding optical performance

The new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens features an optical design of 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass element to achieve exceptionally high optical performance.

Panasonic Lumix and Sigma L-Mount Prime Lenses: You can’t go wrong

Lumix and Sigma L-Mount prime lenses offer superb optical performance in a cost-effective package. You can't really go wrong, whichever model you choose.

Choosing the right L-Mount lens: Range versus aperture, that is the question

What is more important for a zoom lens: range or aperture? Read a few answers to these old questions - and a suggestion that opens even more options...

L-Mount Cornucopia: Keeping track of your lens options

The success of the L-Mount means it is increasingly difficult to remember just what lenses are available. The handy reference table sorts models by focal length to make things easy...

Two new lenses from Sigma: 15mm Fisheye and 500mm Sports primes for L-Mount

Two new lenses from Sigma cover both ends of the prime spectrum, from an ultra-wide 15mm to a 500mm...

That Was The Year That Was: A review of 2023 at Macfilos

As we head into 2024, it's a good opportunity to reflect on the year that's just ended. Here’s a canter through some of the highlights from the perspective of the gang at Macfilos

New Leica L-Mount lenses launched: APO-Summicron 21 and a 14-24 zoom are available starting now

New Leica L-Mount lenses in October 2023: A 21mm prime that is supposed to be world class, and a 14-24 that might remind users of a very similar lens from another manufacturer.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K brings L-Mount versatility to cinematography

The new Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K features the L-Mount which is designed to accommodate full-frame sensors while ensuring compatibility with new and vintage lenses. With a large diameter of 51.6mm, L- Mount works with the latest full-frame lenses from manufacturers such as Leica, Panasonic and Sigma...
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