Leica is going all in on the revival of classics. In addition to restarting production of its M6 film rangefinder, the company is also bringing back the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.
4 originally released in 1961.
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Leica has announced the reissue of what it calls a “landmark” lens: the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1. 2 ASPH. The lens will be released in two variants: standard black, which is available through all dealers, and silver, limited to 100 units and only available at Leica stores. petapixel.com »
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Nikon has announced the Nikkor DX 24mm f/1.7 lens, a fast aperture, compact prime for its Z-mount APS-C cameras that promises to bring bokeh to the DX format for $280. [Read More]
7Artisans has announced an extremely affordable 18mm f/1.6 II ultra-thin cap lens, which makes major changes from the company's original version. [Read More]
Dzofilm has announced three T2.1 Vespid Cyber cinema prime lenses that are designed to connect directly with the new DJI RS 3 Pro LiDAR autofocus system. The 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm lenses have a unique data interface function to output focusing and aperture data to the gimbal. [Read More]
Kipon has announced the third-generation Ibelux 40mm f/0. 85 APS-C lens that it claims features a new lens coating that removes flare and purple fringing. Rated as one of the fastest lenses in the world, the 40mm f/0.
Panasonic has announced a new large-aperture wide prime lens, the Lumix S 35mm f/1. 8. This is the fourth of four promised lenses in the f/1. 8 fixed focal series that also features an 85mm, 50mm, and 24mm, all announced in the last year.
One of my favorite ways to create more interesting photos is to get closer to the subject and fill the frame, eliminating or reducing background distractions. Often, I am unable to get as close as I would like to the subject due to the minimum focusing distance limit of the lens. This is where macro […]