This amazing video of the moon is called “World’s sharpest super-telephoto lens” and was shot with the Leica 400mm f/2.8 lens: World’s sharpest super telephoto lens? The video clips were filmed in August 2015 at only 290m above sea level (camping side in Germany). Some zooming in and out and spinning in post-production with Magix VDL 2016. Panasonic […]
Here is a quick report on the new Funleader 18mm f/8 pancake/cap lens for M-mount: Price at the official online store is $199 but the lens is currently on sale for $178, you can get another 5% off with code LEICARUMORS for a final price of $169.10 (buy here: direct link – free worldwide shipping is included): Got a “no lens […]
Jack Takahashi published a review of the new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount – here is the summary and recommendations part (the lens is now in stock at Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo | Popflash | Jo Geier):
Cameratique contacted me about this rare Meyer Primoplan 5cm f/1.9 LTM Leica M39 collapsible lens they listed for sale on their website:
Acuity comparison of Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 vs Summicron-M 35mm f/2 vs APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 lenses by Onasj (see all previous posts by Onasj): Here’s a quick acuity comparison of three 35-mm focal length Leica-M lenses, all current versions: Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH ($5,995) Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH ($3,795) Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH […]
The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM and ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm f/2 Aspherical Type II VM lenses are now shipping (as previously reported) and are already in stock at some retailers: Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens: US: PopFlash | B&H Photo EU: Jo Geier Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm f/2 Aspherical Type […]
A new Leica Tech Talk episode is coming tomorrow: “For the Love of Lenses” with Peter Karbe (register here):
