5 January, 2026

Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 (v2-ish) Review

By Rollin Banderob

I found myself at an odd place without a 35mm lens for my digital rangefinder. Very odd for me, since that is by far my most used focal length, and I had volunteered to do news ...

13 October, 2025

Mr. Ding Pactcron 35mm f/1.8 Review

By vincentbihler

Mr. Ding might be one of the most discreet lens makers today, rarely releasing products under his own brand. Still, he’s the mind behind several lenses sold through other distri...

22 September, 2025

Omnar Bertele 50mm f/2 MC FLB Review

By vincentbihler

Recent years have seen the rise of numerous new lens manufacturers offering alternatives for Leica M users. Most of these new makers focus on fast, sharp, modern lenses, often b...

11 August, 2025

Light Lens Lab 50mm f2 rigid review

By vincentbihler

Light Lens Lab is now a pretty established player in the third party Leica lens manufacturer, specialized in the “replica” genre. They successfully released beautifu...