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Leica's team in Amsterdam made a late Christmas gift possible. Trending Now Organise your gear with Leica’s stylish film roll holder Leica Camera AG appoints new CEO to succeed Matthias Harsch Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens… Leica’s journey to UI convergence: In conversation with Stefan Daniel and Nico Köhler Hands-on with the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 for L-Mount: A walk on the wide side Leica Camera AG appoints new CEO to succeed Matthias Harsch Mike Evans - 17 March 2026 1 Andreas Voll is appointed CEO of Leica Camera, succeeding Matthias Harsch. He brings extensive experience in luxury brands and aims to enhance digital innovation and global sales while continuing Leica's premium legacy. Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens… Keith James - 16 March 2026 7 Shooting with a 50mm lens offers a familiar perspective, most closely resembling that of the human eye. But this popular focal length sometimes offers only a limited context. This is where the wider field of view of an anamorphic version opens up additional creative opportunities. Leica’s journey to UI convergence: In conversation with Stefan Daniel and Nico Köhler Jon Cheffings - 13 March 2026 16 Leica's journey to UI convergence highlights challenges in balancing simplicity with demands for features. Insights from the company's philosophy and customer experience reinforce the desire for intuitive design and simplcity. Hands-on with the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 for L-Mount: A walk on the wide side Keith James - 11 March 2026 1 The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens gives L-Mount photographers an impressive, ultra-wide option that is both sharp and fast. If you fancy exploring the creative opportunities to be found at the wide end of the focal length range, this is a superb tool for the job. CELEBRATING LEICA AT 100LeicaHow discovering a Leica M9 created a fresh enthusiasm for photographyKeith Walker - 30 June 20255LeicaExclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of LeicaEditorial Team - 26 June 20257Leica 100What Leica means to me: How I became a “collector extraordinaire”David Smith - 23 June 20256LeicaWhat Leica means to Sir David Suchet CBE — “a joyous and memorable part of my life”David Suchet - 18 June 20256LeicaWhy I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of LeicaWayne Gerlach - 16 June 202519LeicaWhat makes Erwin want to pick up a Leica and use it to capture memories?Erwin Hartenberg - 9 June 20255LeicaA Leica is a visual notebook: You can take everywhereJean Perenet - 2 June 202523LeicaMaking a case for Leica: How my passion for rangefinders turned into a vocationPaul Glendell - 26 May 202511LeicaHow I discovered a simpler life through LeicaClaus Sassenberg - 19 May 20255LeicaLeica, for me, is the joyful pinnacle of photographyBrian Nicol - 12 May 20256LeicaLeica: Where innovation and humanity meetAndrew Owen-Price - 5 May 20255Leica2025 Leica Oskar Barnack AwardEditorial Team - 30 April 20250 RECENT POSTS Squarehood: These accessories for Leica and Co. are everything but… square Joerg-Peter Rau - 9 March 2026 The monochrome madness of Paul Reid, master shooter Andrew Owen-Price - 6 March 2026 Telephotography with the Leica TL2: Chasing a killer sunset shot Keith James - 4 March 2026 Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi: Leica introduces its first international smartphone Mike Evans - 2 March 2026 Why You Should Visit Camden Lock: A historical perspective Mike Evans - 27 February 2026 New Sigma Lenses: 35 f/1.4 DG II Art and 28-105 T3 Cine for L-Mount Mike Evans - 25 February 2026 Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won Joerg-Peter Rau - 23 February 2026 A Lens that Paints: Review of the Light Lens Lab Z21 50mm f/1.5 cinema lens Richard Clompus - 20 February 2026 Compact Camera Market: Is the Japanese fixed-lens boom starting a worldwide trend? Editorial Team - 18 February 2026 Philadelphia: The signs of history are everywhere you look Jon Cheffings - 16 February 2026 L-Mount Lenses: Exploring the world of 50mm primes for Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma photographers Editorial Team - 13 February 2026 Exploring the art of abstract quadriptychs through photography Keith James - 11 February 2026 Leica Lux Case: MagSafe leather case for Apple’s iPhone 17 integrates with the Lux Grip News Team - 10 February 2026 The Art of Emptiness: Marco Ronconi’s black and white photography Joerg-Peter Rau - 9 February 2026 One year with the Leica Q3 43: Normal madness or the madness of the normal? Claus Sassenberg - 6 February 2026 Viltrox brings its fast, super-wide AF 16mm f/1.8 full-frame lens to the L-Mount world Editorial Team - 5 February 2026 L-Mount Alliance: Is an all-new system-mover camera needed to break into the big time? Editorial Team - 4 February 2026 Leica Lens Names explained: A user’s guide Joerg-Peter Rau - 2 February 2026 First Review: Why the Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH matters Jonathan Slack - 30 January 2026 OPINION Electric Vehicles Britain’s motor industry and the plug-in future: A visit to Gaydon 6 February 2020 60 Mike reflects on his experience with the Jaguar I-Pace, highlighting frustrations with electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK, especially compared to Tesla's efficient network, amidst the impending petrol and diesel ban. Feature Articles The best camera and lens for street photography. Discuss 22 October 2019 60 What is the perfect camera for street photogaphy. Is it the Fuji X100 or the Ricoh GR. Or, even, your smartphone. Mike comes up with an oddball choice but it comes at a price. Fujifilm Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won 23 February 2026 59 A sucessful system on the one side and orphaned cameras and lenses on the other: What Fujifilm did right with APS-C – and why Leica failed to do so. L-Mount Leica acknowledges the end of APS-C cameras. It’s now full-frame ahead for Wetzlar 20 May 2022 58 It's official. Or it's rumoured to be official. It seems clear Leica has reached the end of the road with its APS-C range, the CL and TL2. But there's no public statement. Just an advisory note to distributors... L-Mount Entering the L-Mount world – without breaking the bank or your back 17 September 2021 57 The article reviews the Panasonic/Sigma L-Mount kit, highlighting its affordability, compactness, and quality, making it a suitable alternative for travel photography compared to the more expensive Leica SL system. Feature Articles Rangefinder versus EVF: Is the SL2-S the better M11? 10 December 2021 56 Many Leica fans continue to wish for an M camera with built-in electronic viewfinder. But this is unlikely. Jörg-Peter believes that the SL2 and SL2-S fill this need: A camera with EVF that loves playing with manual M lenses... Canon Can the Canon R10 and Canon R7 Replace the Leica CL? 5 August 2022 51 Is Leica's decision to discontinue the APS-C range drawing you towards other makes. Steve argues that both Canon and Fujifilm are beckoning ex-CL fans LATEST COMMENTS Brian Nicol on Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens… Stephen Jenner on Leica Camera AG appoints new CEO to succeed Matthias Harsch Keith James on Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens… Mila on Cash or card: The cashless society is almost a reality Richard Clompus on Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens… Keith James on Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens… Keith James on Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens… WORTH ANOTHER LOOK Leica Q3 43 on Elba: The essence of rosemary, iron and lightClaus Sassenberg - 7 November 2025 Explore Leica’s SL3 Reporter: Precision meets unique designNews Team - 6 November 2025 A postcard from the Leica Society International conference and annual meeting in MontréalJon Cheffings - 5 November 2025 Leica’s new M EV1 and in-house competition from the M11 and SL3Mike Evans - 3 November 2025 RICOH GR MOMENTSLeicaThe Ricoh GRD IV, a retrospective view in Le HavreJean Perenet - 18 October 201945Feature ArticlesOn the road to Kirtipur and Patan with my trusty Ricoh GRJean Perenet - 12 February 202120Feature ArticlesLand Rover Australia: Mud, mud, glorious mudJohn Shingleton - 5 August 20198FujifilmFuji X70 v Ricoh GR: Which is the best large-sensor pocket camera?Mike Evans - 30 November 201619Feature ArticlesThe best camera and lens for street photography. DiscussMike Evans - 22 October 201960RicohAnd now for something completely differentAndrew Tobin - 1 August 202516LeicaAirport Security: When disaster strikes on the conveyor beltMike Evans - 28 September 202329TravelWith the Ricoh GR to Laos — Part OneJean Perenet - 10 May 201910LeicaRicoh GR and Leica X2 teeter on their perchesMike Evans - 2 July 201922L-MountJason’s Newsround: Forget heavenly happenings, what’s the best camera here on planet Earth?Jason Murray - 12 April 202411 THIS TIME LAST YEAR ON MACFILOS Capturing a culinary feast for the senses with the Leica Q3 Mark Catto - 7 March 2025 Hasselblad in the Fashion Mall: Do expensive cameras mix with lululemon? Mike Evans - 6 March 2025 Leica Gallery Mayfair: Exhibition of images from the leading fashion magazines of the 20th Century Editorial Team - 5 March 2025 Leica Centennial: What does Leica mean to Macfilos? Editorial Team - 4 March 2025 Lots of Interest: Auctioneer Dan Tamarkin finds pleasure in the odd and the unusual Dan Tamarkin - 3 March 2025 City of Bridges: National Geographic Landscape winner Christopher West in Venice with Leica’s Q3... Christopher West - 28 February 2025 PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERYNewsA brief tribute to Martin Parr (23 May 1952–6 December 2025)Jon Cheffings - 9 December 20254PhotographersColtrane Koh: An outstanding portfolio of workMike Evans - 6 June 20130EventsLeica, Linda, Mary, and Paul: spot the common denominatorKeith James - 17 July 202320Feature ArticlesIntuition, exposure and the decisive momentJonathan Slack - 30 October 202325Feature ArticlesLong Tongued Bat scoops British retailer’s Photographer of the Year awardJason Murray - 25 March 20240PhotographersIntroducing Edward Matthews: The photographer who went to war and found his destinyAndrew Owen-Price - 11 June 20254Leica 100A pilgrimage to Wetzlar for Leica’s 100-year celebrationMark Catto - 12 September 20252FilmJames Jarché — A largely forgotten former London Fleet Street press photographerDavid Askham - 21 February 20256PhotographersIntroducing Mali Davies: A photographer worth getting to knowAndrew Owen-Price - 21 March 202518EventsElliott Erwitt is honoured with the Leica Hall of Fame AwardKeith James - 25 October 20232EventsLeica Centennial: What does Leica mean to Macfilos?Editorial Team - 4 March 20254FilmThe Leica and I: Yul Brynner, Protecting Journalists and some FotoformWilliam Fagan - 9 November 202318 GEAR REVIEWS Leica Monopan 50 Review: A new era of 35mm film Jeffery Trilling - 3 December 2025 The author, a long-time film photographer, discusses his shift from 35mm film to digital, but finds promise in the new Leica Monopan 50 film, offering innovative color sensitivity and versatile processing. Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 Review: The ideal standard zoom for everyday use Jonathan Slack - 26 November 2025 The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH is a compact, lightweight lens that delivers impressive image quality, especially wide open, and it pairs excellently with the Leica SL3-S camera system. Leica Q3 Monochrom Long-term Review: Key features and upgrades Jonathan Slack - 21 November 2025 Jonathan Slack reviews the new Leica Q3 Monochrom and delves into the history of the successful Q range and previous monochrome cameras from Wetzlar. Read this definitive view of the Leica Q3 Monochrom Leica M EV1 Hands-on: Where the M without M makes sense Joerg-Peter Rau - 17 November 2025 The new Leica M EV1 is the first model in the M series with a purely electronic viewfinder. This review highlights four real life-use cases FIVE YEARS AGO ON MACFILOS Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2: An Appreciation Feature Articles Jonathan Slack - 28 January 2021 Jonathan assesses the newly resurrected 50mm Leica Noctilux f/1.2, first produced in 1966 and now reissued as a retro delight for Leica fans... Leica announces Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH lens Leica Jason Murray - 28 January 2021 Fifty-five years after the 50mm Noctilux-M f/1.2 stunned the photographic world, Leica today announces a reincarnation of this fabled lens. With just 1,800 examples for the world market, it is sure to be in high demand... What did you do before the war, Daddy? Feature Articles William Fagan - 27 January 2021 William revisits the photographs his father took, at the age of 23, immediately before the start of World War II. The remarkable thing, he says, is now life was continuing absolutely as normal, despite the impending doom. Sony Alpha 1: High-resolution, high-speed king News Jason Murray - 27 January 2021 Sony announces the new Alpha 1 camera, claiming high resolution, high speed and technological advanced design... 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We look at the two main alternatives within the Leica household. One is cheaper and more fully featured... Leica Q3 and SL3 cameras now tether directly to the new Lightroom Classic 15.0 2 Adobe Lightroom Classic 15.0 now offers native tethering for Leica cameras, including SL3, SL3-S, and Q3 models, enhancing workflow without plugins and enabling real-time control over camera settings. Leica M11 Firmware Update 2.6.0: Covers all models, including the new M EV1 0 Leica M11 Firmware 2.6.0 introduces improved white balance options, enhanced lens detection for six-bit coded lenses, and fixes several bugs, supporting all M11 models, including the new M EV1. Multimedia USM furniture collection complements Leica Cine 1 projector system 4 The Leica | USM Cine Collection II merges innovative multimedia furniture with the Leica Cine 1 projector, enhancing workspaces and home entertainment with design flexibility and seamless technology integration. M EV1 Review: A new era for Leica cameras 34 Jonathan Slack reviews the Leica M EV1 camera featuring an electronic viewfinder (EVF), its advantages, user experience, and implications for traditional rangefinder enthusiasts, acknowledging various needs and preferences. POPULAR CATEGORIES Leica2383News1574Apple970Opinion721Feature Articles525Reviews500Travel454Applications411 NEWS LAST MONTH First Review: Why the Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH matters 5 Leica's new 35mm Noctilux f/1.2 is significant as the first update since 2017, featuring advanced optical technology and a design focused on usability, expanding its versatile applications for photographers. Introducing the new Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. 1 Leica Camera AG introduces the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH., its first 35 mm M-Lens, offering exceptional imaging and versatile photography options. Available worldwide starting January 29, 2026. The Birth of Television: John Logie Baird’s 1926 demonstration in London’s Soho 15 On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the first working television in London, showcasing moving greyscale images. Despite later developments, Baird's pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for modern television technology. Exploring grief and identity in Sayuri Ichida’s Absentee at the Leica Gallery, London 0 Sayuri Ichida's exhibition "Absentee" explores loss, grief, and immigration through personal experiences, using her body to symbolize life's fragility. The show runs from January 17 to March 19 at Leica Gallery, London. Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: New pocket camera dedicated to black-and-white photography 8 Ricoh has launched the GR IV Monochrome camera, featuring a 25.74-megapixel sensor and advanced monochrome capabilities, priced at $2,200 in the USA and £1,700 in the UK. © Macfilos.com FacebookInstagramTikTokTwitchXWhatsApp ×
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