Tag: Lenses

Our weekly news round continues with a new M-Mount lenses featuring an automatic depth-of-field scale. There's also a w(eir)dly named, vowelless panoramic digital full-frame camera with “viewfinder” aspirations, a design for a Lego M6, and a reminder of desirable Leica camera/lens bundles. We are also bringing tips on Leica’s perspective control, and news of the worst product name of the year...

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.

Leica has expanded its SL2 kit range with two new special offers featuring the silver anodised version of the mirrorless camera...

The M Files develops into the biggest knowledge base on M-mount lenses and cameras beyond Leica. This article gives a full overview of all featured cameras and lenses by Konica, Minolta, Rollei, Voigtländer, Zeiss and others. Access ≈10 camera plus 30+ lens reviews and more to come in this article which will be regularly expended.

Jonathan Slack reviews Leica's latest M lens, the close-focus 50 mm Summilux Asph. How does it fare as a companion to the recent 35 mm Summilux Asph?

The new Pixii rangefinder camera from France scored high on DXO. In fact, it might make some Leica users' wishes come true. A review is under way - you can leave your questions and hints for the reviewer here...

The most-read Macfilos articles during the first two months of 2023: New model news, M4 and older stories get a new lease of life...

Leica released two lenses for M Mount with a variable focal length. One other did not make it past prototype stage. This article reviews the Tri-Elmar 16-18-21 and the Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 in practical use on M rangefinder cameras.

Mega performance in a high-quality, very compact lens: That was the objective and the Leica 35mm APO-Summicron-M fitted the bill to a tee...

William Fagan provides in insight into potential winners at the Wetzlar Camera Auction which takes place on October 8...

While retaining the optical excellence of the ten-year-old 35 mm Summilux, the new 2022 design features a 40 cm close-focus distance, a new 11-blade aperture and an integral twist-out hood. Jonathan Slack believes it is a compelling purchase...

Sigma's new constant-aperture 16-28mm F2.8 Contemporary zoon perfectly complements the 28-70 mm F2.8 sibling. Together, they offer seamless transition from wide-angle to short telephoto in a sub-1kg package...