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Posted: 03-07-26 Views: 0
I just posted a new comparison that might be a bit of a reality check for some of us. I put the Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux (Close Focus) head to head  against the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.0 Nokton to see if the price gap actually translates to the final image. You can check out the full breakdown and samples here: Leica vs. Voigtlander: 50mm Summilux vs. 50mm f/1.0 Nokton Take a look and le ... Read the article
Posted: 02-09-26 Views: 183
As of the time of this posting. Cameraquest seems to be the only official seller with stock of the highly coveted Voigtlander 28mm F2 Apo Lanthar. Not only is it in stock, but all versions of the lens are available.  This lens i praised as one of the best 28mm lenses ever made.  So, if you want one, act fast before they are all gone.  Order the Z Mount version here. Order the E M ... Read the article
Posted: 02-02-26 Views: 139
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new feature for our members: Free Classifieds! Whether you are looking to thin out your collection or hunting for your next favorite lens, you can now list and sell your camera gear directly on the site at zero cost. What You Need to Know: 100% Free: No listing fees, no commissions just a space for our community to trade. Work in Progress: This is a ... Read the article
Posted: 01-29-26 Views: 230
Since first being introduced in 1966, the name ‘Noctilux’ has represented the pinnacle of optical craftsmanship at Leica. The name is made up of the Latin words ‘noctu’ and ‘lux’, meaning ‘night’ and ‘light’, and refers to the exceptional speed of this lens series. With a maximum aperture of up to f/0.95, Noctilux lenses are considered to ... Read the article
Posted: 01-26-26 Views: 2506
The upcoming new Noctilux is just around the corner. Here are the real pictures and some sample images as well. This looks like an inredible lens and we can't wait to get our hands on one for comparing it to the Zeiss 35mm 1.4 ZM Distagon. Yes this is a Noctilux but is the 1.2 offering that much more than a 1.4? We won't know till we test it and give an honest opinion. None the less, here are mor ... Read the article

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By: jtorral 03-10-26 Views: 1605
We can all agree that the Voigtlander APO Lanthar's have a reputation for delivering amazing image quality with virtually no chromatic aberration and insane contrast. This new 28MM Apo Lanthar in M mount, should uphold that standard, offering a compact and optically advanced wide angle solution.    Unboxing the lens reveals a beautifully built piece of engineering. Or, as some might say, mechanical jewlery.  So far, first impressions do not disapoint. Not to mention inside the b ... Read the story
By: jtorral 03-09-26 Views: 3925
The Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZM. The Undisputed King of the M11 Sensor As you may know, I am a lover of the 50mm focal length and that is what I mainly shoot with. However, after needing to use a 35 the other day, I grabbed my trusty Zeiss 35 Distagon ZM. After seeing the results it produced, I felt compelled to write about it and why I still think it's the best 35 for the M system. We all know there is a pervasive myth that the most expensive glass from Leica represents the undisputed ceiling of pe ... Read the story
By: jtorral 03-08-26 Views: 822
Can You Tell the Difference Between Leica and Voigtlander at f/1.4? This blog post has an interesting story behind it. It all came to be after I recently received a new 50mm Summilux close focus version. After shooting with it I started to wonder why I wasn't totally blown away. Then I thought it was because the results were not that more impressive than those from my 50mm Voigtlander 1.0 Nokton. Now here is the sad part. I couldn't find my Nokton. I searched high and low for it and to this da ... Read the story
By: jtorral 03-08-26 Views: 2937
With the current atmosphere in the Leica community, largely dominated by the fever pitch surrounding the new 35mm Noctilux, I felt compelled to write up this short review of the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 IV. Before we dive into the images, let’s clear the air. In the wake of the Leica 35mm Noctilux announcement, I’ve seen a wave of comments jumping to conclusions without having seen a single side by side comparison. To be absolutely clear,  this is not a comparison between the Lei ... Read the story

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