Go behind the lens of the Leica SL2 and SL2-S with cinematographer Bret Curry (@bretcurry) as he shares the influences, inspirations, and muses behind his visual journey with filmmaker and photographer, Nicholas Kalikow. “Bret Curry and I met in late 2018 and immediately found we shared a very similar set of influences and philosophies regarding… Continue reading Filmmaker Bret Curry Shares His Love Story with Leica
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The Essential Guide to the Leica SL Lenses
For well over a decade, we’ve worked diligently to review as many lenses as we possibly can. We believe that lenses are the lifeblood of a camera system. The Leica L mount camera system is one of the oldest mirrorless full-frame systems, and Leica SL lenses have grown since it started. In our typical fashion,… Continue reading The Essential Guide to the Leica SL Lenses
How Every Travel Photographer Can Prevent Their Gear Being Stolen
If you have dreams of being a travel photographer, one question you may ask yourself is, “how can I prevent my gear from being stolen?” It’s a good question, and sadly, one you need to ask. Beyond the beauty and the glory, the true travel photographer will find themselves in countries where they’ll need to… Continue reading How Every Travel Photographer Can Prevent Their Gear Being Stolen
Wicked Sharpness, Beautiful Bokeh: Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 Review
While the nifty fifty gets all the attention, a 90mm prime brings that bokeh in closer. The Leica M-mount system doesn’t have any shortage of 90mm options. The Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 is brighter than the company’s Macro f4, yet less than half the price of the Summilux M 90mm f1.5 ASPH. It brings… Continue reading Wicked Sharpness, Beautiful Bokeh: Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 Review
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
Heavy, But Beautiful! Leica 90-280mm F2.8-4 SL Review
This is a lens that has had me scratching my head. Leica is hitting the ball out of the park in so many ways with this lens, but they’re also making something a bit odd. The Leica 90-280mm f2.8-f4 SL is a heavy lens with great optics and beautiful image quality. And you also just… Continue reading Heavy, But Beautiful! Leica 90-280mm F2.8-4 SL Review
Leica launches Q2 Reporter Edition, a “photojournalist version” of Leica Q2
Leica has just announced a new version of an existing camera: the Q2 Reporter Edition. Similar to the M10-P Reporter, it was also designed with photojournalists in mind. It’s sleek, pretty and discreet, and it won’t even cost you much more than the regular Q2. The Leica Q2 Reporter Edition is basically all about the… Continue reading Leica launches Q2 Reporter Edition, a “photojournalist version” of Leica Q2
Which Camera System Has the Best Animal Detection Autofocus?
If you’re curious about animal detection autofocus in your camera, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been curious about it too. What’s more, each camera system takes its own approach to how to do it. And it can be very confusing to some folks. At other times, it can be really frustrating. So… Continue reading Which Camera System Has the Best Animal Detection Autofocus?
Leica Unveils the Kevlar-Wrapped Q2 Reporter
Leica has officially launched the Q2 Reporter, which is visually similar to the M10-P Reporter edition that was announced in January. Like many Leica designs, it is visually different but functionally identical to a standard Leica Q2. Leica says the new Q2 reporter continues a tradition of cameras that it produces that are geared towards… Continue reading Leica Unveils the Kevlar-Wrapped Q2 Reporter