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...
13 May, 2026
Leica 50mm Lenses – The “Goldilocks Leica Lens Challenge” Day Two – Summicron vs. Summitar…
For me, a good photo outing starts before I pick up a camera or leave the house. Of course, I’d never go out shooting without a loaded camera, and depending on how ambiti...
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...
13 April, 2026
Leica 50mm Lenses – The “Goldilocks Leica Lens Challenge” Day One – Summilux vs. Summarit…
February 27, 2026 was feeling like a very promising day for photography. It was a warm and sunny Friday in NYC. Between the impending weekend and the slightly unseasonable wea...
16 March, 2026
Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 ASPH on my Leica M6 – Second Guessing Myself in the Form of a Long-Term Review
The first question I need to ponder for this particular lens seems to be whether it’s worth no longer being able to pocket my M with it on during my commute. I am spoiled ...
5 January, 2026
Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 (v2-ish) Review
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
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...