A fast normal prime is a key lens in almost any system. For Leica and the M system, this role is best played by the Summicron 50mm f/2 lens. There is a little difference compared to most other systems, though: Read more …

J’ai la chance de posséder un M (Type 240) ainsi que l’A7r de Sony. Ne sachant pas si j’allais conserver mon M et le SONY, j’ai décidé de faire tout une batterie de test, entre les performances en ISO, ainsi Read more …

Most of you who read Photofocus regularly know I recently switched to micro four thirds cameras. I am more convinced than ever that these cameras perform as well as ANY camera in 95% of the situations where it counts. While Read more …

…. there is a very strong focus in lens reviews on sharpness at all apertures and focusing distances. And it is important to use sharp lenses, particularly on a sensor as fantastic as the A7r’s. But image aesthetics are at Read more …

In light of the speculation surrounding the upcoming Leica press event in Berlin – expectation is high for an M10 announcement – a few of us here in dpreview’s Seattle office took the opportunity to shoot briefly with the Leica Read more …

Leica has long been a manufacturer happy to exploit niche markets – its M9 may be a fascinating camera to shoot with, but the company’s adherence to the near-obsolete, manual focus rangefinder design, coupled with its distinctly exclusive pricing ensures Read more …

This is a users Leica M9 review.   This camera completely changed the way I shoot and what I am about as a photographer.  I hope you enjoy this and find this camera as fascinating as I do. Most Leica Read more …

For the Han Chinese, Xinjiang used to be called the Western Frontier during the Han Dynasty. It was not until the Qing Dynasty (Manchu) renamed it as Xinjiang (the new frontier). Xinjiang has been and always will be a place Read more …

Previously in October 2012, I had a chance to handle the M Typ 240 (I’m going to call it the M 240 from hereon in) back at the Kuala Lumpur launch event, and produce a quick preview (that can be Read more …

Previously in October 2012, I had a chance to handle the M Typ 240 (I’m going to call it the M 240 from hereon in) back at the Kuala Lumpur launch event, and produce a quick preview (that can be Read more …