Tag: vintage lenses

Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric: Long-term review

M-Mount Richard Clompus -
The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric is a modern-day homage to a classic Leica Summilux. The author provides us with his assessment of this much more affordable version.

A Lens that Paints: ​​Review of the Light Lens Lab Z21 50mm f/1.5 cinema lens

M-Mount Richard Clompus -
A modern recreation of the rare Angénieux S21 cinema lens, from Light Lens Lab, illustrates how modern versions of vintage designs can produce images with a unique character.

The Story of Light Lens Lab: An interview with its founder, the enigmatic Mr Zhou

M-Mount Editorial Team -
A video interview with the founder of Light Lens Lab, a Chinese manufacturer producing replicas of celebrated vintage lenses, reveals the story of the company's origins and his vision for the future.

Milan Swolfs and Leica’s retro steel-rim 35mm Summilux

Leica Jason Murray -
Fine-art photographer Milan Swolfs recounts his adventures with Leica's latest retro lens, the remake of the 1961 35mm Summilux "steel rim"...

Review of the Leitz 85mm Summarex whets the appetite for fast vintage glass

Leica Mike Evans -
Made for the pro, the fast Leitz Summarex 85mm is reviewed by Michael Nguyen for Japan Camera Hunter...