Tag: Leica M EV1

Leica Camera Group's revenue fell 3.8% to €573 million in 2025/26, as growth in Mobile and Photo offset a challenging year for exchange rates and customs regulations abroad.

Leica's new close-focus M lenses push past the old 70cm rangefinder limit, and the M EV1 — the first M without one — lets photographers use every centimeter of it.

Excerpt: A lens test at Brooklands turns into Rolls-Royce and Bentley Day, a Bentley Boys history lesson, and a chance meeting with Britain's number-plate expert — who also happens to edit Beethoven.

Olaf explores his transition to the Leica M EV1 after frustrations with traditional rangefinders, ultimately finding its compactness appealing but favouring autofocus systems with better performance for his photography needs.

The Leica M EV1 offers a lightweight, full-frame experience designed for manual focus enthusiasts. While reception has been mixed, its unique features make it a compelling option for M lens users.

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 Leica M EV1 is a radical departure from generations of M cameras built around the rangefinder. Who is it for? How does it work? Find out more here.

The new Leica M EV1 is the first model in the M series with a purely electronic viewfinder. This review highlights four real life-use cases

Montreal is the perfect location for the annual LSI meeting. Beautiful views, historic buildings, autumn in full flow and a group of welcoming members to share stories and experiences. This is my postcard.

The Leica M EV1, a mirrorless camera tailored for manual M lenses, has prompted mixed reactions among enthusiasts. We look at the two main alternatives within the Leica household. One is cheaper and more fully featured...

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 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.