NOTE: If you have not read part 1. I really encourage you to spend the time and read it first as it rounds up all that I have found during my research into Hideo Azuma’s t...
17 August, 2026
Why I’m Choosing the W-Nikkor 3.5cm f/1.8 LTM or Omnar NK35-18 MkII Conversion as my 35mm (Pt. 1 of 3)
It all started with Sonnar Love. Like many regulars of 35mmc, over ten-years ago I was enlightened and soon began pursuing Sonnar-formula lenses because of community founder Ham...
6 July, 2026
Light Lens Lab 35mm f1.4 ASPHERICAL Review
Some lenses have always held a special appeal for me: compact wide angles and fast moderate wides. Among them, one lens stands above all others. I can safely say that my favouri...
8 June, 2026
Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO APO Review
This is the first of two Viltrox lens review I have been working on recently. This first one is about the new Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO. The next one will be about the 55mm f/1.8 E...
A couple of weeks ago Alex shared his launch day review of the 7Artisans 35mm 2.8. His review makes for a solid overview of this lens, but due to its form factor and LTM mount I...
21 May, 2026
Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Review
Thypoch has quickly made a name for itself in the Leica community, thanks to its compelling lenses for the M mount. Since the launch of their Simera lineup, which offered high-p...
11 May, 2026
Mandler 35mm F2 7 Element review
Mandler is one of the most recent brands to enter the M-mount lens market. The Mandler name and branding clearly echo Leica DNA – and their first released lens – Man...
22 April, 2026
7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 Ultra-Compact Rangefinder Lens Review
Released today (22nd of April 2026), the new 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 lens occupies a poorly-explored niche in the modern era; that of the sharp, ultra-compact prime lens. And belie...