The Leica M4 is a camera that has a cult-like following. Of the fully analog Leica cameras, it represents the pinnacle of things while also being very affordable. It's outdone only by the Leica M6 in terms of accruing a following.
But what are the best lenses for the Leica M4? Well, we're rounding up a slew of options that we really liked. Better yet, we've actually used all these lenses too. . thephoblographer.com
Leica expands the SL-System by two new, particularly compact lenses. These are also available in four attractive SL-Kits together with the SL2 or SL2-S. Leica Camera AG is based on more than 150 years of experience in the development, design and manufacturing of optics. canonrumors.com »
2023-02-08 18:14
Leica. The name conjures notions of luxury, history, quality, and precision. This especially applies to Leica’s M-mount lenses. While some of Leica’s latest camera bodies like the M11 have gathered praise, the lenses have set the industry gold standard. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-01-07 19:58
What's the secret behind the Leica look? Well, besides their incredible lenses, it has to do with the way that photographers use their cameras. Admit it, sometimes you just end up browsing Reddit or Instagram to find photos shot on a Leica that you absolutely fall head over heels for. thephoblographer.com »
2022-12-20 14:00
The great thing about the Leica L mount is that it's incredibly adaptable. Even better, Leica M-mount lenses adapt well to pretty much any camera system. But picking the right ones to choose can be a bit of an ordeal. thephoblographer.com »
2022-11-15 08:00
There are lots of incredible lenses for the Leica L mount camera system. We'd know, we've reviewed pretty much all of them! But if you're using a Leica SL camera, the old saying goes something along the lines of "What's the point?" Of course, we're referring to pairing the cameras with 3rd party lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2022-11-03 07:00
There are wonderful lenses made by Leica that photographers aspire to shoot with. And with the Leica SL2-S, photographers get the best durability mixed in with the Leica image quality they crave. Everyone also knows that prime lenses are the optics that create all those images we dream of. thephoblographer.com »
2022-10-03 13:00
There are very few things that render like Leica lenses. Last year, we spent the entire year reviewing every single Leica lens that they currently sell. And with that, we found lots of different ways to cater to different crowds. thephoblographer.com »
2022-03-15 19:00
"I finally get it," is what a friend and long-time reader of the Phoblographer told me recently. He tried out a Leica M4-P and realized immediately what he was missing out on. Leica cameras and lenses can't be understood by looking at measurement charts or reading the comments from trolls on the internet. thephoblographer.com »
2022-03-14 19:00
It's not every day that we think about adapting luxurious Leica lenses to Sony cameras. But the truth is that when you do, you get the best of two worlds. You get great full-frame image quality with some of the best lenses money can buy. thephoblographer.com »
2022-01-08 02:00
For well over a decade, we've worked diligently to review as many lenses as we possibly can. We believe that lenses are the lifeblood of a camera system. The Leica L mount camera system is one of the oldest mirrorless full-frame systems, and Leica SL lenses have grown since it started. thephoblographer.com »
2021-12-20 20:00
At the Phoblographer, we work diligently to produce the most lens reviews of any independent photo publication. The small team takes the lenses out into the field to put them to the test. We use them the way passionate photographers would. thephoblographer.com »
2021-10-07 13:00
Leica M mount lenses are often scoffed at because of the prices. But folks genuinely don't understand them. There are loads of great reasons why you'd buy an actual Leica lens. However, if you're dipping your toes into the M mount system, consider some of these. thephoblographer.com »
2021-07-13 19:00
Last year, the United States levied about $7. 5B USD in tariffs against the EU. These tariffs, which came into effect last fall, have been applied to certain EU goods, as approved by the World Trade Organization (WTO). dpreview.com »
2020-08-28 03:28
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
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
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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
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.