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LEICA SUMMICRON-R 50MM F/2 E43
Leica R lenses can be designed using M lens designs, but only for long focal lengths. This is because the last glass element of rangefinder telephoto lenses is far away from the film plane, so a reflex mirror can be placed in the middle gap, for example, for 90mm and 135mm lenses. The standard 50mm…
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leica elmarit-r 35mm f2.8
If you’re passionate about photography, remember that your gear shouldn’t be your passion. Even if you’re a gear junkie, the goal is to take pictures, whether it’s of family, friends, or street scenes. Using the Leica R35 f/2.8 lens will help you to stop focusing on your equipment and really focus on the joy of…
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Voigtländer 28mm f/2 Ultron LEICA M Mount Ultron
Leica M-mount 28mm lenses aren’t cheap, as they’re standard wide-angle lenses. However, the Voigtlander VM 28mm f/2 lens is really impressive in terms of quality, with rich colors and high resolution. The Leica M8 produced images that were pretty mild, but with this lens, the colors are much richer and the bokeh at f/2 is…
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Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH
ASPH There are so many wonderful Leica 28mm lenses to choose from! You’ve got the 28mm f/6.3 Hekor, the 28mm f/5.6, and the Elmarit 28mm f/2.8 (v1, v2, v3, v4). There are so many different versions and lots of stories to tell! The current 28mm f/2 ASPH is the upgrade of the Elmarit 28mm f/2.8…
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Leica 21mm f/4 Super Angulon reviews (Black & White Film)
Wide-angle lenses for street photography The 21mm lens is the widest angle lens I’ve ever used. Wide-angle lenses can make people look a bit out of proportion. Instead of distortion, the excellent design of this lens has a perspective impact. I use it with film cameras. Changing distance and changing style Wide-angle lenses can create…
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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 M8 REVIEW
The Leica M8 is a digital rangefinder camera that has been around for almost twenty years. It’s not just a technological marvel for me, but also a great emotional support and creative partner. Whenever I pick it up, it’s like I’m embarking on a special photographic journey, and every click of the shutter is a…
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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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