Category: Leica Lens
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The Leica M8 With Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 Pre-ASPH E60
The Leica M8’s Love Affair with the CCD Camera. When you decide to give up the ccd camera, perhaps unexpectedly, the ccd camera will also quietly leave you. I, on the other hand, am deeply grateful to be able to use the Leica M8 with the Elmarit 21mm f2.8 E60 to take tons of wonderful…
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Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide-Heliar Lens Review
When my heart is ignited by the magnificence captured by a wide angle lens, the passion is like a holy fire that drives me to share – to pour out the vastness of the world and the delicate emotions under the lens to anyone who wants to witness this extraordinary perspective. In all my years…
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My Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH lens: A feast for the eyes and to carry around
No need to change, just blossom! With the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH lens in my hands, I never thought about changing anyone. It is like the sun that hangs high in the sky, quietly radiating light and warmth without seeking a response or asking for a return date. Everyone’s reaction to capturing the world…
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Leica Elmarit 28mm f2.8 v3
Leica Elmarit 28mm f2.8 v3 This lovely Leica lens is often overlooked, but it’s definitely worth a second look! The first-generation Leica Elmarit 28mm f2.8 was a real favorite among collectors and photographers thanks to its stylish design, solid construction, and limited production run. More photographers are recommending the current version of the Leica Elmarit…
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Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II VM
Leica isn’t the only brand offering M-mount lenses. Some other companies have also launched lenses for the Leica M. In the days of film, some Japanese lens manufacturers would make their best lenses into Leica mounts. For instance, there’s the Konica Hexanon 28mm 2.8, the Konica Hexanon 50mm 2, the Konica Hexanon 28mm 2.8, the…
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Leica Summilux-M 35mm 1.4 ASHP
If you stop by a Leica store, you’ll see that this lens is their best-seller. The 35mm lens has always been Leica’s most popular, and many newbies to Leica will choose this lens with the Leica M10p as their preferred configuration. One of the best 35mm prime lenses on the market. The Leica aspherical lens…
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Leica Summicron-C 40mm f2 / minolta m-rokkor 40 f2
This 40mm lens from Leica is one that gets overlooked a lot. I actually enjoy using it for photography. And its imaging is also in line with Leica’s color style. This lens was designed by Leica for use with Leica CL film cameras and is designed to be portable. There are three versions in total,…
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Leica Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (5cm/3.5)
The Birth of the Standard Lens The original Leica, created in 1914, was the first camera to use film in the 24 x 36mm format. At least three UR Leicas were built by Barnack, who also tried out different lenses, including the retractable Mikro-Summar 42mm f/4.5. A standard lens is one whose focal length is…
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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…