11 September, 2023
Leitz Thambar 9cm f/2.2 – Early Experiences
If you’re suffering from GAS like me, being aware of a rare, expensive, and sought-after lens that you know you definitely don’t want is a great thing. 6 years ago Leica re-rele...
Most of my other lens reviews have been pretty straightforward. I’d offer a little bit of their history followed by physical characteristics, compatibility issues, and finally m...
The Leitz Elmar 10.5cm f/6.3 - Third time's the charm! Read the exciting conclusion of my search for a pocketable telephoto lens. Don't miss the comparison of all three lenses' ...
6 December, 2021
Ernst Leitz (Leica) Elmar 9cm f/4 Collapsible – The Near Perfect Slow Lens – By Agata Urbaniak
This is a review of the Ernst Leitz (Leica) Elmar 9cm f/4 Collapsible lens. Hamish recently reviewed the huge and very fast TT Artisan 90mm 1.25. This is perhaps the antithesis ...
29 May, 2020
Leica 90mm f/2 APO Long Term Review – by Simon King
Out of all the gear and films I've written about over the last few years, none has provided me with a more daunting task to review than this lens, the Leica 90mm f/2 APO. There ...
3 February, 2019
Leica 35mm 2.4 Summarit-m mini-review – by Adam Laws
It transpires a limited edition Contaxt T2 with all its paraphernalia is the equivalent of a practically new Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4, a Yashica Matt 124g, and a pub lunch. I for o...
2 April, 2016
Leica 40mm f/2 Summicron Lens Review
The Leica 40mm Summicron is an odd little lens, both in terms of what it is, and its reputation. I guess this is why I was attracted to the idea of trying one out; that and it's...