It's hard to not like the Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M lens. We're not talking about the apochromatic version. Of course, there's nothing like that magical Leica "pop" that an apochromatic lens gives.
Instead, we're zoning-in on the non-apochromatic version. Small, affordable, and filled with character. I mean, you don't know bokeh until you see what this lens can do. And the Rare Camera Store has this lens for $1,800 over at Blue Moon Camera's website. . thephoblographer.com
The 28mm lens is fantastic for street photography and everyday documentary imagery. And for years, photographers have loved the Leica 28mm lens. They've reached for various ones too. Ergonomically speaking, they're a fantastic focal length on Leica M camera bodies. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-19 02:00
If you're looking for a Leica 35mm lens, then we've got some great news for you. We've reviewed all of them! The M-mount is a mystery for so many photographers. It gets scoffed at very wrongfully when it's highly capable. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-03 19:00
Wide-angle lenses are enjoyable! The team enjoys them because you get a much different perspective. And that's the case with the Leica 16-35mm f3. 5-4. 5 SL lens. This lens admittedly gave us a lot of confusion. thephoblographer.com »
2021-08-19 07:00
The Leica Store Lisse in the Netherlands has added a one-of-a-kind Leica lens to its impressive collection, a Leica/Hughes Leitz 17mm F2 fisheye lens. It's the only known example of this lens, which was made in Canada – more on that in a bit. dpreview.com »
2021-07-19 20:51
The Leica Lisse store in the Netherlands has acquired an extremely rare lens: the huge, 26-pound Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2. This is the only example of this wide-angle lens produced and is currently available for purchase for just $47,200. petapixel.com »
2021-07-16 00:52
If a genuine Leica camera is too rich for your wallet blood, this might be your next best option. It’s a wooden Leica M3 replica camera from Leica Rumors that will set you back just $89 — less than a third of most Leica lens hoods retail for. dpreview.com »
2021-06-21 17:46
They're pricey, but they're often worth it. That's how I describe Leica lenses often. The Leica 35mm f1. 4 Summilux ASPH fits the bill in many ways. There's beautiful image quality, nice colors, it's small, well built, and there's a justified sense of prideful ownership. thephoblographer.com »
2021-05-18 07:00
Leica Rumors recently shared a video of the moon shot with a Leica APO-Telyt-R 400mm F2. 8 lens. It's not a recent video, but it's worth checking out. It's a cool – and pricey – super telephoto lens. dpreview.com »
2021-04-09 21:24
Leica have added the first true wide angle lens to their range of of SL lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. photographyblog.com »
2021-02-18 17:00
A Leica lens (specifically an M mount lens) is a special gem that any photographer will treasure. They're small and render a unique look that can't be easily duplicated. The tactile experience that they deliver is also pretty powerful, and unlike anything that other camera manufacturers offer. thephoblographer.com »
2020-08-28 01:00
I need to begin this review by telling you all how long I'd been lusting to test the Leica SL 50mm f1. 4 Summilux. Three years ago, I wrote this article about Jarle Hagan's documentary portraiture of Norway's Sami – a protected indigenous people and the most northern dwelling indigenous people in Europe. thephoblographer.com »
2020-04-14 13:00
Leica has announced the Elpro 52, a new close-up converter lens for select Leica M and TL lenses. As its name suggests, the Elpro 52 can be screwed onto the front of any Leica M and TL lens that has a 52mm front filter thread. dpreview.com »
2018-08-10 00:14
Photographer Matt Granger has been testing out the Leica NOCTILUX 75mm f/1. 25 lens, which retails for a whopping $12,800, and in this 9-minute test video he shares his initial thoughts about using it. petapixel.com »
2018-02-13 21:38
Photographer and YouTuber Matt Granger recently got a chance to shoot with two unreleased Leica lenses that many a portrait photographer dreams of owning. On a freezing cold day in Brooklyn, he went out with friend and model Stephanie Pham to test out the APO Summicron-SL 90mm F2 ASPH and$12,800 Noctilux-M 75mm F1. dpreview.com »
2018-02-12 20:02
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2017-11-29 17:45
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_7789567443","galleryId":"7789567443","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Leica has just released the CL, the forth in its series of APS-C L-mount cameras. dpreview.com »
2017-11-21 17:00
In addition to its new G9 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, Panasonic today announced the new Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2. 8 Power O. I. S. lens. The new lens is the first large aperture ultra-telephoto prime lens with the LEICA DG marque. petapixel.com »
2017-11-08 22:19
Leica has just announced the new Leica Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2, a revival of a classic lens that was originally released way back in 1935. “A modern renaissance of the classic lens, Thambar gives photographers an unparalleled soft-focus aesthetic,” Leica says, noting that the lens is distinguished by its “unmistakeable bokeh.” Here’s the Leica III with […] petapixel.com »
2017-10-17 17:51
RIP Leica 50mm f/0. 95 Noctilux. Photo credit: Leica Store Manchester They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, here's your 1,000 words about why you should never check in your camera gear when flying. dpreview.com »
2017-08-18 18:58
If you were to consider one lens for street photography and urban geometry, then there isn't a fantastic reason why the Zeiss 28mm f2. 8 ZM lens shouldn't be on your list. The lens is designed for the Leica M mount, which means that it has a whole lot of versatility when it comes to mounting it to something else. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-29 07:00
Most affectionately known as the lens that comes with the Leica CL, the Leica 40mm f2 Rokkor is also a bit of a hidden gem. To this day, it's one of the sharpest Leica lenses ever made and perhaps a lens that has held its value so well vs many other options on the market. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-02 20:04
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_5734235504","galleryId":"5734235504","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); A limited edition version of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm F2 ASPH will be introduced next month that has a festive red anodized finish. dpreview.com »
2016-11-15 21:29
The Leica 28cm f5. 6 lens (or the Leica Summaron-M 28 mm f5. 6) was recently re-released by the company--touting a classic look that it can deliver in addition to an incredibly overall small size. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-04 13:02
Leica has announced that it will release a new version of its Q (Typ 116) full-frame compact camera that will be finished in a gray paint instead of the usual black. The Leica Q ‘Titanium gray’ will be essentially the same camera as the black model, but its metal areas will be a light gray. dpreview.com »
2016-10-19 23:16
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2016-10-19 22:39
Leica today announced its new Summaron-M 28mm f/5. 6 lens. It’s a classic lens that is being reborn to deliver wide-angle shots in reportage photography with an ultra-compact lens. It’s “the modern renaissance of a classic Leica lens,” the company says. petapixel.com »
2016-10-19 19:58
It’s been in the rumour mill for a long time that Leica will be introducing a new lens called the Summaron-M 28mm f/5. 6 and apparently it’s here. The official announcement hasn’t been made yet, but Leica Rumors is reporting that the lens is already listed and available for purchase at an authorised European Leica dealer. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-18 03:00
A one-of-a-kind Leica APO-Telyt 600mm f/5 lens, developed in 1987, is currently up for sale on eBay. This rare item is an early working mirror lens prototype designed for the Leica R that never made it into mass production. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-07 03:00
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
As its name indicates, Insta360 is best known for its 360-degree cameras. The recent announcement of the Ace Pro is the company's expansion into the more traditional form factor pioneered by GoPro and integrates some of the industry's latest tech, including a high-end processor and large sensor.
Since using my first pen tablet over a decade ago, I found that working with display tablets provided an extra level of precision to my work since I could see exactly where my pen strokes were connecting on the screen.
The Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C is a fantastic, stylish, and -- perhaps most importantly -- charming camera kit. The camera and digital back combo honor Hasselblad's illustrious analog past while incorporating the company's most modern digital imaging technology. [Read More]
In its latest firmware update, the Leica SL2s gained a few new functionality buffs. These aren't necessarily the autofocus updates that many of us were hoping for, but they give us very nice gifts.
Several years ago, we stopped reporting on DSLRs. We know that a few really cool ones have come out, like the Pentax K1 II Monochome for example. But we also know that mirrorless cameras are so much more capable and have been for a while now.
My first digital ILC (interchangeable lens camera) was the Nikon D40, which I purchased during my senior year of high school in late 2007. That camera was followed by the Canon T2i (550D), which I bought in 2010, primarily because of Canon’s significantly more advanced video features; I have always been an active filmmaker as well as a photographer.
OpticalLimits formerly known by camera review elders as photozone. de has produced their review of the Canon RF 100-400mm F5. 6-8. 0 Without even really studying the review, it's difficult to find fault in a telephoto 100-400mm that sells for $599 USD.