Leica’s M11 rangefinder adds a new 60-megapixel sensor

It comes in both black and silver. Leica It still handles like a Leica. Leica Believe it or not, the Leica M11 rangefinder looks a lot like the M10 that came before it. In fact, in true Leica fashion, the M11 embodies the same basic design sensibility the company started way back in the 1950s… Continue reading Leica’s M11 rangefinder adds a new 60-megapixel sensor

The Leica M Lens Guide: How to Pick the Right One for You

We’ve got some great news; we’ve reviewed every single Leica M-Mount lens currently offered! We’re incredibly excited to have done this. Along the way, we’ve all learned so much about Leica optics and even about ourselves as photographers. Leica M lenses help you move at two speeds: super fast or super slow. Sometimes, it’s a… Continue reading The Leica M Lens Guide: How to Pick the Right One for You

It’s Stunning! Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux Review

g a Leica is often revered as having achieved a certain level of success amongst photographers. It’s what many, myself included, aspire to attain someday. Out of all of the 50mm lenses on the market today, Leica’s lineup of 50mm has easily been my favorite. The Leica 50mm f0.95 lens is the flagship within their… Continue reading It’s Stunning! Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux Review

Beautiful Optics. Bokeh for Days. Leica 75mm F1.25 Noctilux Review

Leica is synonymous with pristine image optics and a price tag to match. Most of their lenses are on the wish lists of photographers worldwide. Their Summicron lenses are at a price point that most have to save up for. The 75mm Summicron was a hit, so naturally, the Leica 75mm f1.25 Noctilux lens has… Continue reading Beautiful Optics. Bokeh for Days. Leica 75mm F1.25 Noctilux Review

Photographer Mark DePaola Shoots Beautiful Editorials Without Photoshop

“‘You should take my picture some time,’” photographer Mark DePaola recounts a model saying to him in the story of how he really got into photography. “We made a plan for her to come over to shoot and eventually photographed. As I was shooting I realized that photography was an extremely powerful medium.” Mark and… Continue reading Photographer Mark DePaola Shoots Beautiful Editorials Without Photoshop

Beautifully Made Luxury Telephoto: Leica M 135mm F3.4 Review

The Leica M 135mm f3.4 is one of the longest lenses in Leica’s beloved M mount system. As such, it brings more background separation and the ability to get in close without physically being close. The lens, formally known as the Leica APO Telyt M 135mm f3.4, brings several key features that I’ve come to… Continue reading Beautifully Made Luxury Telephoto: Leica M 135mm F3.4 Review

Tiny Lens Meets Unique Design: Leica Macro Elmar 90mm Review

The Leica M system has several great portrait lenses. The Leica Macro Elmar 90mm f4, however, is often overlooked. While it doesn’t have the f2 of the Summicron, this 90mm is incredibly tiny, focuses in closer, and comes in a little less expensive. The build is a bit different than most M mount lenses, with… Continue reading Tiny Lens Meets Unique Design: Leica Macro Elmar 90mm Review

The Most Unique Lens? Leica 16-18-21mm Tri-Elmar F4 Review

Wide angle lenses tend to be built with specificity in mind. They are rarely designed to be your main workhorse. When it comes to Leica brand lenses for M-mount, there aren’t many options for super wide-angle options. The Leica 16-18-21mm Tri-Elmar f4 lens offers three wide focal lengths in one compact design. You can compose… Continue reading The Most Unique Lens? Leica 16-18-21mm Tri-Elmar F4 Review

Wonderful Darkroom Vibes! Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux Lens Review

Is there a more universal focal length than 50mm? I love being able to throw a 50mm lens onto my camera because I can use it for almost everything. When I first started photographing in the digital age, it’s the only focal length I owned for several years. It also seems to be one of… Continue reading Wonderful Darkroom Vibes! Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux Lens Review