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Tag: Voigtländer

Leica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photography

Leica Brian Nicol -
Joy is a hard word to associate with inanimate objects. But a Leica in the hand transcends that. The simplicity of focussing makes it a joy to use.

Lots of Interest: Auctioneer Dan Tamarkin finds pleasure in the odd and the unusual

Events Dan Tamarkin -
Every November Tamarkin Auctions holds its annual rare camera auction which garners great interest. It's a thrill to attend,...

Rangefinder Photography: Touring the Pacific Coast Highway and Carmel

Feature Articles Keith James -
In the second part of his visit to the Monterey Peninsula, Keith takes us on a brief visit to one of the most famous towns, and most famous coastlines, in California. Armed with an M240 and three lenses, he shows us how well a Leica-M kits handles California's most scenic spots.

Leica M with EVF: I have the next-best thing

Feature Articles Keith James -
The author sticks his oar into the controversial subject of M-lenses mounted on a camera equipped with an EVF. His choice of camera might come as a surprise to devoted Leica fans.

The M Files Jubilee: Creating the largest knowledge base for M-Mount photographic gear

Film Jason Murray -
The M Files jubilee marks 20 episodes of a unique Macfilos series. It covers third-party lenses, cameras and accessories with Leica M-Mount. Read here why these articles could be useful for you

The M Files (20): Voigtländer Nokton VM 21/1.4 and 75/1.5 – a pair of Summilux lenses for the thrifty?

Leica Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Voigtländer Nokton lenses are the brand's fastest and most expensive optics. Episode 20 of The M Files reviews the 21/1.4 and the 75/1.5 with VM Mount for Leica rangefinder and other cameras.

The M Files (19): Voigtländer Bessa R3M with Voigtländer Heliar 40/2.8 

Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Voigtländer Bessa R3M is an exceptional analogue rangefinder camera with a 100% viewfinder. Here, it is reviewed with the Voigtländer Heliar 40/2.8 — the shortest focal length this camera supports.

New kid on the block: The Pixii rangefinder camera review gives you the full story

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Pixxi rangefinder camera (new 2023 model, A2572) comes with a top rated 26 MP APS-C sensor, minimalist design and interesting new functions. But how is it in practical use? Read here the full review.

The M Files (17): Attachable viewfinders over almost a century

Accessories Joerg-Peter Rau -
Over almost a century, Voigtländer, Zeiss, Ricoh, Olympus made attachable viewfinders. This review (The M Files, ep. 17) shows which are recommendable for your Leica or other rangefinder camera.

Pancake Lenses: the perfect partner for Pancake Day photography

Events Jason Murray -
Are you rummaging around in the kitchen cupboards looking for last year’s powdered pancake mix? If you live in...

The M Files (16): Voigtländer Color-Skopar 21/3.5 VM and Ultron 35/2 VM lenses – attractive, accurate, affordable

M-Mount Joerg-Peter Rau -
The Voigtländer Color-Skopar 21/3.5 VM and Ultron 35/2 VM lenses are affordable choices for Leica M Mount. This review discusses their quality in both optical and mechanical terms

Decent Exposure Part 1: Attachable external light meters and where they help

7Artisans Joerg-Peter Rau -
The first part of our lightmeter review homes in on hot-shoe-mounted devices, ranging from the original Leicameter to the latest electronic models...

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Leica Camera announces winners of the sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award 

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8th of March 2025 Leica will be paying homage to International Women’s Day, and announcing the winners of its sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award under the theme of "Unity Through Diversity."

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Leica Gallery London will host Douglas Kirkland’s ‘From The Heart’ exhibition from May 10 until July 10

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