The 21mm focal length is an odd duck for the Leica M system. 35mm is the widest frameline commonly found on film bodies (though a number of later bodies do have 28mm). On digital, with the exception of the M8, 28mm is the standard wide-angle frameline. When using a 21mm lens, this means one must…
Category: equipment
Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH FLE II (vs. Lux ASPH FLE I, Cron ASPH, Voigtlander)
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Fuji X100V & Leica 35mm Summicron ASPH
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TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH (vs Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH)
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Voigtlander 28mm f/2 Ultron II (vs Ultron I vs Summicron ASPH)
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7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 (vs. Leica Q and Voigtlander)
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7Artisans 25mm vs. Rokinon 21mm
Disclaimer: I’m not a professional reviewer, nor am I trying to be one. Just someone who felt compelled to share information on these two lenses. Over the years, I’ve noticed quite a few “cheap” third-party lenses pop up on Amazon and eBay. I’m sure you’ve seen them: 7Artisans, Meike, Jaray, Rokinon, Samyang and Yongnuo are…
A look at 50mm’s and the Sony a7
About 4 years ago, Sony introduced a camera model that seemingly shook the photography world: the full-frame a7. Maybe that statement is soaked in a bit of hyperbole. Maybe not. I’m not here to argue the point either way. Anywho, I decided to buy the original Sony a7 in December 2013, along with a Voigtlander…
Sony 50mm f/1.8 FE vs. Zeiss 55mm f/1.8
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Photos by Johnathan Comer 