Category: leica lens
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Leica Elmar 50mm f/3.5 With Black & Bhite Films Review
The Birth of the Standard Lens The Ur-Leica, created in 1914, served as the precursor to the first line of cameras that used film in the 24 x 36mm format. At least three UR Leicas were built by Barnack, who also experimented with lenses, including the retractable Mikro-Summar 42mm f/4.5. Traditionally, a standard lens is […]
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Leica Elmar 35mm f/3.5 With Black & White Film Review
Cookies in the pocket Leica Elmar35 f/3.5 When I am no longer able to change my vision, I am challenged to change my lens. Max Berek creates 35mm and 50mm ‘cookies’. Tiny and beautiful. Sometimes I don’t want to bring a camera bag, so I put another Elmar in my pocket with my cookies. […]
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LEICA HEKTOR 28mm F/6.3 Review
Hektor, a lens model used in Leica cameras, is named after Max Berek’s dog and a hero in Greek mythology. Similar to other Leica lens models like Summicron, Summilux, Elmar, Elmarit, and Noctilux, Hektor represents the maximum aperture value. The maximum aperture range for Hektor lenses is typically 6.3 or 5.6. While larger aperture values […]
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LEICA 50mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M v4 and v5 Black & White Film
LEICA 50mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M v4 and v5 Designers Dr. Walter Mandler, the renowned designer of Leica lenses and CEO of Ernst Leitz Canada, discovered long ago the secret to producing a high-quality 50mm lens. As a result, even the most affordable 50mm prime lens boasts optical performance that outshines many other brands. Modern Models Most […]
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Leica Summicron-M 90mm f2 II Black & White Film
Origin Walter Mandler became very frustrated when the first generation Summicron 90mm lens did not gain popularity due to its large size. In response, he designed the second generation Summicron 90mm f/2, which was a great success. The optical design remained unchanged from 1980 to 1998, highlighting the historical significance of the E55 version lens. […]
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LEICA 0 Series Oskar Barnack Limited Edition camera w/Anastigmat 50/3.5 lens
“Today is worth two tomorrows” is a philosophy that resonates with those of us who work with film. When playing with the Leica 0-series replica, the anticipation of what the photos will look like adds to the excitement of tomorrow. The Leica 0 series camera takes Leica’s slow and portable philosophy to the extreme, allowing […]
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Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron Rigid Is The Second Choice
Sound: I love the satisfying sound of turning the aperture ring on my Leica Rigid lens. It’s a small, clean sound that reminds me of the snap of a flower stem. Unfortunately, this sound cannot be heard in later Leica lenses. Beauty: In my opinion, the Leica Rigid is the most beautiful 50mm lens in […]
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Leica Elmarit-M 135mm f2.8 Color Film
135mm is rarely seen on Leica M cameras, and not many people use it. Those who do use it are usually seeking for lightweight and inconspicuous equipment, or pursuing large aperture and extreme blurring. Well, the last point is where the 135mm really shines. Whether to use 135mm or not has nothing to do with […]
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LEICA ELMARIT-TEL 90MM F2.8 Black & White Film
Why always write about 90mm? Recently, I have focused on writing some articles about the 90mm lens. It’s not that I have a strong preference for 90mm, but many friends have consulted me about my opinions on the lens. In fact, I don’t know much about 90mm and I haven’t used it much either. I […]
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Leica Elmar 90mm F4 Color Film
Leica is not expensive. Leica is considered expensive because we tend to focus on its high-priced lenses, but in fact, Leica has many inexpensive lenses that are also outstanding. Take, for example, the first generation 90mm F4 lens, which has many versions. The optical design of Leica ELMAR 90MM F4 has never changed, and it […]