Category: Leica Lens
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Leica M4
To be honest, the Leica M4 is the top-of-the-line camera in the entire Leica M series. It’s got the most advanced film loading and rewinding systems, the most ergonomic film advance lever, and the most advanced black chrome plating technology. A brand new black chrome M4 is considered to be first-class in terms of both…
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Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Ver. 1 Steel Rim
f/1.4 aperture It’s hard to believe that the Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Ver. 1 Steel Rim was made in 1960. It’s a gorgeous little lens, with its 35mm focal length and f/1.4 aperture, and it’s so compact. The brass chrome plating is really lovely, and the focusing lever is super smooth with an infinity lock.…
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Leica Summicron-M 90mm f2 II Black & White Film
Origin Walter Mandler was pretty bummed when the first generation Summicron 90mm lens didn’t take off because of its size. He came up with the second-generation Summicron 90mm f/2, which was a huge hit. The optical design stayed the same from 1980 to 1998, which is pretty cool because it shows how important the E55…
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Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron Rigid Is The Second Choice
Sound: I just love the satisfying sound that comes from turning the aperture ring of the Leica Rigid lens! It’s a quiet, clean sound, similar to the ticking of a mechanical clock. It’s such a shame that newer Leica lenses don’t make that sound. On CMOS and CCD: The Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron Rigid is…
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Leica Elmarit-M 135mm f2.8
You don’t see 135mm lenses on Leica M cameras that often, and not many people use them. Those who do use it are usually looking for lightweight and inconspicuous equipment, or they’re after large apertures and extreme blurring. The 135mm really shines in this last area. The choice between 135mm and other lenses has nothing…
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leica summilux 50mm 1.4 pre-asph e46
Large aperture Leica’s Summicron 50 f2 lens is already perfect, but its premium version, the Summilux 50 1.4, has a wider aperture that not only lets in more light, but also creates pleasing bokeh. If you want to take beautiful photos with a wide aperture, the Leica Summilux is undoubtedly a good choice. For many…
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leica summicron-m 90mm f2 v1
There are three versions of the first-generation Summicron 90mm f/2 with the same optical design, but they look pretty different. They’re all built to last, focus smoothly, and have been considered high-end lenses from the start. These lenses are mostly used by professional photographers for portraits and long-distance work. They have great optics, but they’re…