Tag: Leica

Squarehood: These accessories for Leica and Co. are everything but… square

Squarehood is a small supplier in Sweden and offers accessories for Leica, Fujifilm and Ricoh cameras and lenses. We tested their replacement lens hood for a Summarit 2.5/35 or 2.5/50.

Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi: Leica introduces its first international smartphone

Leica Camera AG has launched the Leitzphone, its first international smartphone, designed with Leica’s imaging expertise and aesthetics, featuring a triple-camera system and customisable controls.

Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won

A sucessful system on the one side and orphaned cameras and lenses on the other: What Fujifilm did right with APS-C – and why Leica failed to do so.

L-Mount Lenses: Exploring the world of 50mm primes for Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma photographers

The L-Mount system, developed by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, provides a diverse range of high-quality 50mm primes for various photography needs, balancing performance, size, and affordability for users.

One year with the Leica Q3 43: Normal madness or the madness of the normal?

The article discusses the author's experiences with the Leica Q3 43 camera over a year, highlighting its advanced features, performance in various conditions, and improvements through firmware updates.

Leica Lens Names explained: A user’s guide

Leica has given its lenses unique names for a long time. Learn here what Noctilux or Summicron means and why ASPH. or APO give additional information.

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.

2025 Tamarkin Auction highlights and insights

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.

Macfilos Most-read Articles of 2025: Leica gear gets the views

Here are the Macfilos most-read articles of 2025 - the posts that garnered the most views from our worldwide readership. It's no surprise that articles covering Leica and reviews of gear, new and old, feature prominently.

Highlights of 2025: Articles, reviews, and the Macfilos team

Macfilos has had a successful year, publishing a record number of articles and achieving significant page view growth thanks to our readers. The team explored diverse equipment and travel experiences while preparing for 2026.

Taking a Rolleiflex to the Leica Society International Annual Meeting

I recently did something bold, something brash, something I’m not proud of. I showed up to a Leica Society...

Brian Bower’s legacy in the world of Leica photography

Brian Bower, acclaimed Leica expert and author of notable photography books, has died at 91. A former RPS president, he influenced Leica photography through teaching, exhibitions, and collaborations.