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Can you actually tell the difference? (Summilux vs. Nokton)

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

Cameraquest is the only store stocking the new Voigtlander 28mm F2 Apo Lanthar

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

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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

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Better than a Summicron? Voigtlander 28mm f/2 APO Lanthar Review

By: jtorral 03-10-26 Views: 1688

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

Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs. Leica Summilux FLE: Why the Distagon still wins on the M11

By: jtorral 03-09-26 Views: 4126

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

Leica vs. Voigtlander. Can You Tell the Difference? 50mm Summilux Close Focus vs. 50mm f/1.0 Nokton

By: jtorral 03-08-26 Views: 941

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