What’s going to happen at Leica in 2021?
A roundup of Leica Christmas rumours: Will any of them materialise in 2021?
Leica M4: The story of one of Leica’s most popular rangefinders
Mike was asked for help in connection with an article to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Leica M4. He has put together a brief history of one of the world's favourite non-metered rangefinders.....
5 classic Leica digitals to buy and keep
Digital cameras can be classics and you need look no further than Leica for five cameras made during the past ten years that will stand the test of time. Here is Mike's pick of the bunch...
Leica Q2: Digital versus optical zoom
Digital zoom, bad. Optical zoom, good. But are we beginning to see wider acceptance of digital zoom when superior lens technology is complementing today's huge sensors?
Leica M10 Monochrom compared with the M10-P
Tom had the opportunity to spend a month with a prototype version of the new Leica M10 Monochrom. His photo comparisons with the M10-P are suppliemented by two photo series completeed in his work as a professional photographer.
Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN lens for L-Mount: First impressions
Sigma's relatively inexpensive 45mm f/2.8 Contemporary lens is a fine addition to any Leica SL or Panasonic S1/R camera. It comes closer to Leica quality than the modest price tag would suggest.
Brilliant Quality: Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera with 25/2.8 and 35/2.8 and 50/2 ZM lenses
I have to admit, our The M Files series feels a bit like a sad walk through the camera museum so far. You read...
Ken falls in love with the Leica Q2: It’s immortal, it’s inexpensive
It's Immortal: Ken heaps praise on Leica's Q2
First impressions: Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5
The new Voigtländer Nokton 75mm is an interesting lens, offering competition for the Leica Summilux or, even, the extremely expensive f/1.25 Noctilux. At least,...
USB-C Port Woes: Wobbling all the way to the Genius Bar
Does your cable wobble? All four USB-C ports on Mike's 2018 MacBook Pro wobble and lead to unstable data connections. Apple don't want to know, but a simple fix seems to be working.
The M Files Encore: five particularly recommendable M-Mount lenses
One of the major attractions of Leica's venerable M system is the astonishingly wide range of lenses, not just from Leica but from some of the best-known names in the history of lens technology...
Leica in 2024 and 2025: What’s next from Wetzlar
What to expect from Leica in 2024 and 2025? Our crystal ball article in November 2022 proved to be one of the most successful...
Panasonic 24-70 S Pro: How it stacks up against Leica’s Vario-Elmarit-SL and the Lumix...
How does Panasonic's new 24-70mm Lumix S Pro zoom compare with the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm? On paper, the new Lumix offers a good deal.
Leica M: Where next for the digital rangefinder?
The Leica digital rangefinder exists in a parallel universe to other cameras on the market. It appeals to a traditional user base and opportunities for radical changes are limited. What's next? When will we see the M11? Mike takes a guess
Retro Style: Rollei 35 RF with Sonnar 40/2.8
The M Files, Part 4: Jörg-Peter's journey into the past continues with the Rollei RF, another non-Leica camera which featured the Leica M Mount.
