Tag: Leica

Amateur Photographer chooses the coolest camera brands around. Is yours cool?

Amateur Photographer's Jon Stapley ranks Leica first and Fujifilm second in coolness, highlighting Leica's legacy and Fujifilm's impressive reinvention, resonating with Macfilos' ethos and readers' preferences.

Not a Replica of the Leica Clas­sic: The Mand­ler 7-Element 35mm f/2 re­ima­gined

A conversation between two photographers led to discovering Mandler, a company recreating classic Leica lenses. Mandler emphasizes their lenses are modern interpretations, offering quality at an accessible price for enthusiasts.

Maximise your photography with adapted M-Mount lenses

Jim Fisher's PCMag article highlights the growing popularity of adapting vintage lenses for modern mirrorless cameras, illustrating the practicality, benefits, and continued interest in using vintage optics across various sensor formats.

Leica SL3-P v Lumix S1RII: All that matters when choosing between two cameras

Leica's SL3-P, positioned as the ideal all-in-one camera, offers substantial improvements in autofocus and resolution over the SL3-S, yet may not suit all photographers’ specific needs compared to the S1RII.

Leica’s CL Legacy: The future of APS-C systems

The Leica CL APS-C camera system, beloved by many, has been discontinued. Despite its demise, APS-C sensors remain valued for their practicality, cost, and lightweight design, with ongoing community support.

The story of Don Morley: Shaping press photography over the decades

Don Morley, a renowned photographer and Leica enthusiast, reflects on his six-decade career in photojournalism, sharing experiences and insights from early beginnings to significant achievements in sports photography.

Timeless: Through the Lens of John Goldberger

Leica Camera, in partnership with Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, will stage a curated photographic exhibition at the Leica Store Geneva,...

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2026: The Jury’s in

The selection process for the 46th Leica Oskar Barnack Award has begun, with new jury members assessing photo series that highlight the bond between humanity and the environment, culminating in an October 2026 ceremony.

Leica’s journey to UI convergence: In conversation with Stefan Daniel and Nico Köhler

Leica's journey to UI convergence highlights challenges in balancing simplicity with demands for features. Insights from the company's philosophy and customer experience reinforce the desire for intuitive design and simplcity.

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.