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Leica M Lenses

When I bought my first Leica M, a Typ240, I bought a 28mm Elmarit and 50mm Summarit. I quickly expanded to a 35mm and decided to buy the more expensive 35mm Summicron. Today, I sport a 21mm Super Elmar, 35mm and 50mm Summilux. If you are getting into Leica, a collection of Summicrons is a great place to start. they are light, easy and forgiving to focus and not too expensive. Or a Summilux. I recommend a 35mm as the range is more versatile than a 50mm.

When you embark on the journey of photography, the significance of lenses becomes undeniably clear. Your lens is the eye through which your camera sees the world, and whether you choose a prime lens or a zoom lens can dramatically impact your photographic results. This comprehensive guide will delve into...

Answering Questions about Leica

Where do the Leica Lens names come from?

Leica names their lenses based on their F Stop, or speed/aperture. Specifically Leica M lenses:

How Leica Lenses are Made

This video sums up why Leica lenses are so expensive. You can’t put a price on their craftsmanship.

I don't recommend getting a 50mm lens as a first Leica lens

Coming from DSLRs I think it is very tempting to get a 50mm as it is the prime lens size most DSLR users get. So we tend to be used to it and think it is what we want. But what new Leica lens buyers forget is that you can’t zoom in or out on the prime Leica lenses. So with a 50mm you prevent yourself from having a wider filed of view. That can be easily fixed by getting say a 28mm as well. But, I think when learning a new camera system, get one lens, see how it al works and expand from there. Hence I recommend the 35mm focal length. It does everything you need. 35mm is ideal for street photography, urban landscapes, close up or far away subjects. There is so much you can do with the frame. You can have the close, shallow depth of field look of a 50mm, but have more in the frame.

In the annals of photographic history, few brands can rival the legacy that Leica has crafted. Their latest marvel, the 28mm Summicron-M lens, stands as a testament to this storied heritage and promises to reshape the benchmarks of optical precision. Diving Deep into the 28mm Summicron-M The 28mm focal length...

When getting into Leica, something you notice early on is the different lens names. Leica’s Lens names refer to the lens’ speed, or F Stop. Currently they are Summaron, Super Elmar, Elmarit, Summicron, Summilux and Noctilux. The order I’ve put them in is slowest to fastest, but don’t be fooled,...

When the world thinks of luxury in photography, the name “Leica” frequently surfaces at the forefront. Their decades-long legacy of crafting precision-engineered, high-performance lenses and cameras is virtually unmatched. Enter the newest titan to grace their lineup – the Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. “Titan” limited edition lens. A Shimmering New...

Wonderful summer days make for wonderful street photography. I enjoy capturing happy moments and everything seems fun, carefree and joyful in the summer. I’m at home with my Leica 28mm Summilux on the M11. The 28mm focal length was always an odd focal length for Leica, they stayed focussed on...

Would you buy a Voigtlander lens for your Leica M? Should you? Voigtlander (or as I often misspell it, Voightlander) is a company with a long and storied history in the field of optics and photography. The company was founded in Vienna, Austria in 1756 by Johann Christoph Voigtlander, who...

The history of Leica optical design dates back more than 150 years and speaks to innovative engineering, uncompromising precision and outstanding quality. This applies especially to Leica M lenses. One of the most versatile among them has now been redesigned to provide even more flexibility for creators: the Leica Summilux-M...