The Leica Summarit-M 90/2.4 lens is only one of the two lenses in the 90mm department (at least from Leica). On the occasion market you have more choice in different 90mm lenses, but if you want to buy new from Leica, there’s just two options. Both shorter and longer lenses have some kind of alienating […]
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The Leica Summarit-M 35/2.4 review
So here we have the second member of the Summarit quartet. You can find the review of the 50 Summarit-M here. The 35 Summarit-M is a lens that really looks beautiful, especially in aluminum. The all metal screw on hood makes this lens look stunning and if you compare this to the plastic hood of […]
The Leica 35 Summicron v2 short review
I was working on my Summarit 35/2.4 review when I thought about that old Summicron 35 v2 that I had for a few months. I borrowed it from Leica Boutique Lisse, but we both forgot I had it. And then I suddenly had to return it, without having shot with it much. I checked my […]
The Leica Summarit-M 50/2.4 review
For many photographers, the 50mm focal length is a favorite and you can count me among them. While I do not regard 50mm as a ‘standard lens’ – it’s too long for that -, I do regard it as a ‘standard piece of equipment’ that every photographers should have. So we ‘need’ a 50mm, that’s […]
An ‘entry level’ Leica set: price and weight differences
My experience with the Summarit range has been limited to the Leica Summarit 75/2.5. Until recently, because Leica Netherlands was kind enough to let me have a go with the entire Summarit-M range. The Summarit series was completely updated not long ago and though they are regarded as an ‘entry level’ range, there’s actually nothing […]
The Lomo 20/5.6 New Russar + review
The people at Lomo have been busy lately. They released three new lenses in a relatively short period. I tested the tiny Minitar a few months ago and as I’m writing this review, I’m working with the Lomo 50 New Jupiter. But first things first. Why would you need a 20mm lens? Well, since the […]
Six reasons why you need a 28mm lens for your Leica
As you know I shoot most of my wedding work with a 35 and 50. These lenses just work for me and I am used to the way they render a scene. A few years ago I added the tiny 28 Elmarit for two reasons. First, I wanted a slightly wider lens for group portraits. […]
The Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 32/2.8 lens review
There’s a new range of lenses available for the Leica M mount. You remember Zenit, the Russian producer of cameras and lenses? Well, they’re back, this time in collaboration with Lomo. Yes, the brand that produces plastic cameras for hipsters. But this time, they’ll be selling lenses for probably the pickiest photographers on earth: the […]
The Cosina Voigtländer super wide heliar 15/4.5 V1 review
When Leica Store Lisse asked me if I’d be interested in shooting the CV15/4.5 I had no doubt what to say. Of course I was interested. First of all, it might be interesting to try all three versions of the CV15/4.5 and this seemed to be a good one to start with. Second, I’m shooting […]
The Cosina Voigtländer 35/1.7 Ultron review
Voigtländer is an interesting company. Every time they release a new lens it seems to be hit: sharp, with character and for a very small price, at least, compared to Leica prices. The Voigtländer 50/1.5 Nokton is such a lens: it’s not so much worse than the Leica 50 Summilux and it sells for less […]