Leica Archives

May 5, 2021

Leica M Film Cameras Too Expensive? Here are Five Alternatives

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James recommends five excellent cameras to buy, if the Leica M series film cameras are beyond your budget. Take a look.

James Tocchio
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April 14, 2021

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

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

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January 11, 2021

The Ten Best Mechanical 35mm Film SLRs Ever Made

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

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December 11, 2020

Should I Sell My Leica? An Argument With Myself

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

Josh Solomon
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December 2, 2020

Funleader 18mm F/8 Cap Lens Review

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Dario reviews the inexpensive and suprisingly good Funleader 18mm F/8 Cap Lens, a lo-fi lens that’s about the size of a body cap!

Dario Veréb
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November 19, 2020

Simple But Sophisticated – the Leica M6

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Dario pens something of a love letter to his Leica M6 in this short and sweet review of the classic 35mm rangefinder.

Dario Veréb
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November 18, 2020

Check Out These Amazing Items from Flints Auctions’ November 19th Catalog

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Joshua from Flints Auctions gives us a look at some of the incredible photographic rarities to be had in their upcoming November 19th auction.

James Tocchio
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November 9, 2020

Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F/1.9 LTM Lens Review

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

Sroyon Mukherjee
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November 4, 2020

Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8 Lens Review

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James reviews the Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8 wide-angle fast prime lens for Leica R mount and digital mirrorless cameras!

James Tocchio
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October 12, 2020

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

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

Sroyon Mukherjee
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September 4, 2020

Leicaflex SL Review – Leitz’ Second Attempt at the SLR

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Nicholas Clayton reviews the Leicaflex SL, Leitz’ second attempt at making a pro-quality 35mm film SLR camera.

Nick Clayton
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July 9, 2020

Leica M8 Review – Like Shooting an Unending Roll of Kodachrome

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We review Leica’s first digital rangefinder camera, the Leica M8, and see how this fourteen-year-old camera holds up today.

Nick Clayton
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April 22, 2020

The Colorful Telephoto Street Photography of Ali Boombayé – Featured Photophile No. 023

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In our latest Featured Photophile, we talk with Ali Boombayé, whose colorful street photography breaks with tradition in all the best ways.

Miguel Mercado
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March 30, 2020

A Leica R6.2 Review – by Hamish Gill of 35mmc

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Hamish Gill of 35mmc steps out of his rangefinder comfort zone and shoots the Leica R6.2. Here’s his review of this paradoxical SLR.

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