Leica today announced the new Elpro 52, close-up attachment for over 20 select Leica M and TL lenses that allows them to be used for macro photography. The lens screws onto the front of existing lenses, greatly reducing the focusing distance to allow you to get up close to small subjects. “The shallow depth of […]
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Some folks say that there's secret magic behind Leica lenses. And indeed, every time we shoot with one we feel the same thing. But with Leica SL lenses, there's at least some science behind what makes their lenses so unique. thephoblographer.com »
2022-11-09 14:00
If you're like me, you're infatuated with Leica cameras and lenses. They've got something completely different that the rest of the industry doesn't have. And if you shoot with one consistently, it will change the way you approach subjects and scenes. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-24 14:00
Lenses are increasingly stamping out some of the most common technical issues. High-end modern lenses push for sharpness all the way to the corners, all but eliminate aberration, and reduce vignette. thephoblographer.com »
2021-03-01 08:00
Leica has announced two new prime lenses for its Leica SL-System: the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH and APO-Summicron SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. As part of a new line of “high-performance Summicron-SL lenses,” the two lenses have been designed and constructed in Germany using “exceptional materials” to allow for a “long work life.” Both lenses have fast and […] petapixel.com »
2018-01-17 00:11
If you have any major doubts about the Leica SL camera system, you should perhaps reconsider. Not only does it have a great sensor at the heart, but it also is built like an absolute tank of a camera. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-15 17:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_1236327535","galleryId":"1236327535","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has announced a pair of short telephoto lenses for its SL full-frame mirrorless camera. dpreview.com »
2018-01-15 17:00
It's been some time since we've seen a truly super fast aperture lens from Leica, but today we're getting the new Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f1. 25 ASPH. This lens is designed for M mount cameras; but with a depth of field so shallow at f1. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-29 18:23
Leica has announced a new range of cinema lenses that is aimed at photographers looking for a classic vintage look and exceptional bokeh. There will be nine focal lengths in the Thalia series that almost mirror the focal lengths the company offers its S medium format customers, but this new range is designed to cover a wider picture area to suit users of the Alexa 65, the VistaVison and Super 35mm formats. dpreview.com »
2017-03-30 21:33
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Originally announced in late 2015, German-Chinese company HandeVision's collection of Leica-inspired, full-frame 'Iberit' prime lenses is on display at this year's CP+ tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan. dpreview.com »
2017-02-27 12:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_7081581400","galleryId":"7081581400","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has today unveiled the Leica TL, which is an updated version of the Leica T that was launched in 2014. dpreview.com »
2016-11-08 21:26
A gallery of hands-on photos of the new Panasonic 8-18mm, 12-60mm, 50-200mm Leica DG lenses.
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Leica has announced a 60mm F2. 8 macro lens designed for its APS-C L-mount cameras, which is just the T (Typ 701) at this point. This will be the sixth lens for the TL mount. The new APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm F2. dpreview.com »
2016-09-01 21:48
A photo of two salamanders being consumed by a carnivorous pitcher plant has won the fourth annual Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More]
I’ve shot thousands of pics of insects without flash and tens of thousands with flash. When the lighting is bright and sunny, the results can be good without flash. But when I venture out in pursuit of photo ops, I often encounter poorly lighted situations which are better with flash. If you study the work […]
I’m not your typical conservation photographer. Many conservation photographers and filmmakers spend their careers traveling to infrequently traversed crevices of our earth in pursuit of untold stories of nature and wildlife.
Fotodiox has announced a great new set of lens adapters for mirrorless cameras. The Fotodiox Pro DLX Stretch adapters allow for mounting third-party lenses onto a number of major camera mounts, as well as some awesome other features.