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December 11, 2020

Should I Sell My Leica? An Argument With Myself

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For better or worse, Leica is an aspirational brand for many photographers. In this article, Josh debates himself over his feelings for his Leica.

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November 19, 2020

Simple But Sophisticated – the Leica M6

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Dario pens something of a love letter to his Leica M6 in this short and sweet review of the classic 35mm rangefinder.

Dario Veréb
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November 4, 2020

Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8 Lens Review

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James reviews the Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8 wide-angle fast prime lens for Leica R mount and digital mirrorless cameras!

James Tocchio
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October 12, 2020

Leitz Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 – Leica’s Secret Sonnar

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An intriuging look at a less often discussed Leitz M mount lens reveals an under-appreciated gem for Leica photographers.

Sroyon Mukherjee
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September 4, 2020

Leicaflex SL Review – Leitz’ Second Attempt at the SLR

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Nicholas Clayton reviews the Leicaflex SL, Leitz’ second attempt at making a pro-quality 35mm film SLR camera.

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August 17, 2020

Leitz Agfa Rondinax 35 Daylight Film Developing Tank Review

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The Rondinax 35 Daylight Development Tank simplifies the process of processing film, allowing us to load and dev in the light!

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March 30, 2020

A Leica R6.2 Review – by Hamish Gill of 35mmc

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Hamish Gill of 35mmc steps out of his rangefinder comfort zone and shoots the Leica R6.2. Here’s his review of this paradoxical SLR.

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March 22, 2020

Leica R8 Review – Leica’s Most Advanced Film Camera

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James examines the Leica R8 of 1996, the first 35mm film SLR camera designed by Leica since 1974.

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January 9, 2020

Leitz 21mm F/4 Super Angulon R – Leica R Mount Lens Review

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James spends six months with and then reviews an ultra wide angle lens for the Leica SLR system, the Leitz 21mm F/4 Super Angulon R.

James Tocchio
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October 9, 2019

Check Out These Amazing Items from Flints Auctions’ October 18th Auction of Fine Photographica

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We highlight a small selection of special lots from the upcoming Flints Auctions October 18th, 2019 catalog of Fine Photographica.

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May 4, 2018

A Year with the Leitz Summicron R 50mm F/2 Lens

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Made to fit Leica’s R mount SLR cameras, Leitz R series lenses don’t enjoy the fanfare heaped on their M mount brethren. No surprise; Leica shooters skew toward rangefinders, and sticker shock keeps kids looking…

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March 25, 2018

Leica CL Mirrorless Digital Camera Review

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James Reviews the Leica CL, a compact mirrorless interchangeable lens digital camera that’s a throwback to the Leicas of old.

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November 15, 2017

Leica’s Worst Summicron 50mm F/2 is one of the Best (and Priciest) Legacy Fifties Around – Summicron V3 Lens Review

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Longtime readers of the site will know that I’m far from a Leica fanboy. I generally prefer Japanese manufacturers and often champion their products’ value over their pricier, hyper-mythologized German counterparts. Considering my aversion to…

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August 31, 2017

The Leicaflex SL2 Could be the Best Leica SLR Ever Made

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The Leicaflex SL2 combines the exceptional quality of Leica cameras with technical capabilities that matched its contemporaries, and adds a dash of rarity.

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