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Lens review: Leica Noctilux 50mm f0.95 ASPH M – A Nocturne

May 9, 2023 by Anson Tang Add Comment
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If I remember correctly, I briefly held this lens in Sydney 2011 Photokina. Good old days when there weren’t too many product releases, and each excited you. Noctilux is like Mount Everest for every Leica lover, the holy grail. We climbers reach the base camp with the Summilux, and we are all waiting for the right moment to climb the top without a sherpa. You have to try it once to feel the power. You don’t have to buy it, just bring your wife or girlfriend to a local dealer and try this lens. Show them the picture. I am confident they will like it.

50mm is my favourite focal length. I almost bought this lens by trading in the Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH reissue to a local dealer. But I walked out of the store without a 0.95 because that copy suffered a front-focusing issue. I kept searching for another copy in Hong Kong; a copy that focuses accurately will suffice. Thanks to my good friend Andrew for letting me try his lens. Now I know what’s so magical about this lens.

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$500 Panasonic Leica 9mm f/1.7 lens for MFT is now officially out

May 17, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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A few days ago, we learned that Panasonic was about to go wide. We took a peek at the leaked specs and two leaked photos of the company’s new lens, and now it’s officially out.

The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens has just been released. It’s a lightweight wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, and one of the widest MFT lenses on the market.

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Photos and specs of the new Panasonic Leica 9mm f/1.7 MFT lens leak days before the announcement

May 13, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments
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It looks like Panasonic is about to make some MFT shooters happy with its upcoming lens. The company is reportedly launching a Leica 9mm f/1.7 MFT lens, and it could be released within just days from now. However, as it often happens, some photos and specs have already leaked. So, let’s see what we can expect from the upcoming lens.

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Is Huawei P50’s Leica camera the best phone camera so far?

Jul 30, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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Huawei has just announced the latest flagship phones: the P50 and P50 Pro. The company teamed up with Leica to create a dual-matrix camera module packing a total of four rear cameras. It looks like this phone is all about photography, so let’s check out what it has to offer.

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This stunning moon footage was shot with “the world’s sharpest super-telephoto lens”

Apr 9, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments
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Seeing the Moon up close through my crappy telescope was one of the moments that left a huge impression on me. And I’m sure that seeing it through a super-sharp super-telephoto lens would have been even more impressive. Well, Markus Stark did it and he created a stunning video of the moon using a Leica 400mm f/2.8 lens. He wonders if it could be the world’s sharpest super-telephoto lens, so let’s see – is it?

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One of three Leica prototype lenses sells for $290,300 at an auction

Dec 10, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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I guess we’re all used to Leica gear being expensive. But when it’s rare as this Vario-Elmar-M 3.5-5.6/28-75mm ASPH. prototype lens, it gets even pricier. This Vario-Elmar prototype is one of only three existing in the world, and it was recently sold at an auction for a whopping €240,000, which is more than $290,300 USD.

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Leica’s “Made in Portugal” lenses are up to $500 cheaper than their German-made counterparts

Aug 27, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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Leica has just relaunched nine M-mount lenses we’ve already been familiar with. But this time, they’re cheaper. The thing is that they were made in Portugal instead of Germany, but according to Leica – they keep the same high-quality performance. Still, they are up to $500 cheaper than their German counterparts.

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Leica lists seven M series lenses and 13 accessories as discontinued

Mar 19, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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There have been some rumors that Leica was to discontinue several lenses. But now they have been confirmed. Seven of Leica M lenses are being discontinued, along with 13 other accessories such as lens hoods, lens caps and filter carriers.

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First images leak of the upcoming Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens

Dec 5, 2019 by John Aldred Add Comment
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The Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens was first rumoured way back in 2017. Since then, 26 have actually been made, according to the Leica Pocket Guide (1953-2018), and the rumours had been hotting up for a 2019 release. There’s still no official announcement from Leica yet, but the first photos have been leaked online, courtesy of Nokishita.

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Actor Jason Momoa has an impressive collection of Leica cameras

Mar 4, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 12 Comments
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You probably know Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo or Aquaman. But did you know he’s also a big fan of Leica cameras? In a recent post on his Instagram, he revealed his impressive collection of Leica cameras. And what’s more – it seems that he’s working on a special project with the company.

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