Category: Gear
My gear.
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LEICA SUMMAR 50mm f/2
This lens was designed by Berek, the first designer of Leica, back in 1933. At the time, it was mainly designed to go up against Zeiss’ Sonnar lens. Leica Summar 50/f2 is produced in quite a lot. Because they’re so old, these lenses almost all need some maintenance. The good news is that it’s a…
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LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH
The 50mm lens is great for telling a story and making people stand out from the environment. The Leica Noctilux 50 1.2 is great for separating people from their surroundings, but it’s best for full-body portraits. This lens isn’t ideal for half-length portraits. The lack of clarity makes it difficult to distinguish between the half-length…
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Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 V4 King of Bokeh (7-element)
Street Photography I really like the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 V4 King of Bokeh (7-element). If I had to guess, it’s probably the one I’ve used the most. It works with both digital and film cameras. With 2-meter focusing, street photography is a breeze. While many street photographers like to shoot at f/8, I prefer…
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Leica Summicron 50mm F2 V4
The Art of Balance Leica has so many wonderful choices at 50mm! You can go with the compact Elmar, the large-aperture Summilux, the super large-aperture Noctilux,and finally the balanced Summicron. I’m really starting to like this V4 lens, and Leica has positioned the Summicron to actually be balanced, which I think is great! I know…
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LEICA 0 Series Oskar Barnack Limited Edition camera w/Anastigmat 50/3.5 lens
Slow If you’re looking for a truly unique photography experience, the Leica 0 series camera is the one for you! It’s the perfect blend of classic Leica style and cutting-edge technology. Capture stunning images with the “slow” and “portable” philosophy at the heart of every Leica camera. It may be a bit slow, but I…
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Leica Summaron 28mm f/5.6
M mount Classic lenses This classic Leica lens has an interesting history. Since the Hektor 28mm 6.3 didn’t have a true aperture ring, it needed to be upgraded. They redesigned it with new glass and a half-stop increase in aperture, plus more refined craftsmanship. When this 28mm lens was first released, it was only available…
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Leica Elmar 35mm f/3.5 (3.5cm/3.5)
Beautiful and Strong This lovely lens has been around for 80 years and shows no signs of stopping! It’s made of solid brass and glass, and it’s still going strong on the latest Leica digital cameras. It’s like a flower that can bloom forever! It’s a well-made, reliable tool that’s great for both digital and…
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Leica 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M
Compact lens It’s a compact Leica 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, which is pretty large for a wide-angle lens. I hadn’t planned on buying this Elmarit lens, but then it came with a set of used cameras. The main advantage is its compactness, but the main disadvantage is that it lacks character…
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Leica Hektor 28mm f/6.3 Review
There’s no Hektor lens in the current Leica lineup. It actually came out before Summicron, Summilux, Elmar, Elmarit, and Noctilux. The Hektor 6.3 is a bit of an old lens, but it still produces sharp images. Street Photography This compact lens is ideal for street photography. The lens’s maximum aperture is only f/6.3, which makes…