Tag: Summicron

Leica has launched four limited-edition M lenses, including three Safari variants and one glossy black lens, featuring unique designs and limited production, aimed at collectors and photography enthusiasts.

A Leica changes the way you photograph, but it comes with challenges of difficulties using a rangefinder, to cost, to accusations of simply being jewellery. It takes time to cut through the competing arguments to see the truth.

“Astonishing performance.” “Excellence without compromise.” Both statements describe the Leica Summilux range of lenses.

For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.

Leica M cameras can be both mythical and daunting. We take a look at what it's like for beginners to enter the world of M cameras and feel confident in their choices.

Leica is about creating photographic journeys that connect people and memories together over time.

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 M10-R: Just another overblown resolution pusher or something rather special? The latest hi-res M rangefinder captures the heart of a sceptic...

After nearly 70 years from its introduction, the Leica M-Mount range cointinues to expand and to explore new heights of optical excellence. The new 35mm Apo-Summicron-M joins its 50mm sibling in taking the venerable standard into the new world of high-resolution sensors...

Jono details the APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH lens, praising its optical quality, minimal aberrations, and ergonomic consistency with Leica's SL lenses, despite limited use during Covid restrictions.

Huge prime lenses for professional mirrorless cameras are here to stay. The weight and size advantage of early mirrorless designs have been squandered. Only the Leica M system keeps the compact flag flying.