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A Year with the Leitz Summicron R 50mm F/2 Lens

Made to fit Leica’s R mount SLR cameras, Leitz R series lenses don’t enjoy the fanfare heaped on their M mount brethren. No surprise; Leica shooters skew toward rangefinders, and…

Leica’s Worst Summicron 50mm F/2 is one of the Best (and Priciest) Legacy Fifties Around – Summicron V3 Lens Review

Longtime readers of the site will know that I’m far from a Leica fanboy. I generally prefer Japanese manufacturers and often champion their products’ value over their pricier, hyper-mythologized German…

Back to Basics with a Nikon F, 50mm f/2, and a roll of Tri-X

Sometimes things feel complicated, our brains and shelves get cluttered. At these times, getting back to basics can add some clarity.

Stop Trying To Turn Film Cameras Into Digital Cameras

James offers an opinion on the recurring product launches that promise to turn your film camera into a digital camera.

Single Shot Stories No. 010 – Justin Kingery, a Jump in the Park

In our latest community-driven Single Shot Story, Justin Kingery writes about parental love and shares a gravity-defying shot.

The Ten Best Electronic 35mm SLR’s Ever Made

After seven years of shooting classic cameras, we’ve compiled our list of the ten best electronic SLRs of all time.

Nikon FE2 – (Almost) My Favorite Nikon SLR

James reviews the Nikon FE2, one of the best manual focus 35mm film cameras with aperture priority semi-auto mode.

TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 Lens Review – Ultra-fast, Ultra-affordable

Nicholas reviews the supposed Noctilux-killer; the ultra-fast and ultra-affordable TTArtisan 50mm F/0.95 Leica M mount fast prime lens.

Eastman 2366 ISO 6 Blue-Sensitive B&W Film Review

Sroyon reviews the unusual Kodak Eastman 2366, an ultra-low ISO film that’s particularly sensitive to blue light.

The Ten Best Mechanical 35mm Film SLRs Ever Made

After seven years of shooting classic cameras, we’ve compiled our list of the ten best mechanical SLRs (plus three honorable mentions).

Konica C35 FD / Konica Auto S3 Review

Eric reviews the Konica C35 FD (known in export markets as the Konica Auto S3), a compact rangefinder film camera with a legendary lens.

Should I Sell My Leica? An Argument With Myself

For better or worse, Leica is an aspirational brand for many photographers. In this article, Josh debates himself over his feelings for his Leica.

Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F/1.9 LTM Lens Review

Sroyon reviews the Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F/1.9 in Leica Thread Mount, one of the fastest 28mm lenses available for Leica cameras today!

Leitz Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 – Leica’s Secret Sonnar

An intriuging look at a less often discussed Leitz M mount lens reveals an under-appreciated gem for Leica photographers.