Tag: Leica

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

Feature Articles Mike Evans -
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

Feature Articles Mike Evans -
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

Events Jon Cheffings -
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

Events Jon Cheffings -
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 Jon Cheffings -
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

Accessories Joerg-Peter Rau -
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 Mike Evans -
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

Fujifilm Joerg-Peter Rau -
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

L-Mount Editorial Team -
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?

Leica Claus Sassenberg -
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 Joerg-Peter Rau -
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

News Jonathan Slack -
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.