Tag:Leica M10-P
New addition Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 Asph VM Lens and Its Sleek Square Hood Diary New addition Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 Asph VM Lens and Its Sleek Square Hood September 17, 2023 Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.5 asph VM with brass hood Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.5 asph VM, Leica M10-P, London Introducing my latest addition – the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 asph VM lens, which I acquired primarily for its accompanying hood. As a fan of square hoods, particularly the sleek Summicron 35mm APO […]
The Dance of Focal Lengths: Exploring Wide Angles and Telephotos Diary As a Nikon film SLR lover, I have always gravitated towards telephoto prime lenses like the 85mm, 105mm and 135mm. The optical viewfinder and focusing system of the Nikons allow me to compose and focus with precision at these longer focal lengths. The rangefinder focusing mechanism of my Leica MP, on the other hand, proves more challenging for telephotos and often requires an additional magnifier (i.e 1.25X or 1.4X) […]
The Power of Wide Angle Lenses: How 24mm Summilux Helped Me Capture the Action of Muay Thai Diary The Power of Wide Angle Lenses: How 24mm Summilux Helped Me Capture the Action of Muay Thai May 18, 2023 Leica M10-P camera with 24mm and 28mm Summilux f1.4 asph lenses We are often taught not to make mistakes and view losing as failure in the Chinese society. However, we have overlooked the most crucial element in life – we learn from […]
Photowalk with Mau in Central HK – Leica M10P and Summilux Steel Rim Diary Photowalk with Mau in Central HK – Leica M10P and Summilux Steel Rim May 16, 2023 Leica M10-P, Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 v1 (Steel Rim), Central Hong Kong Leica M10-P, Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 v1 (Steel Rim), Central Hong Kong The other day, I had an enjoyable photowalk with Mau, a passionate photographer who was in Hong Kong for a business trip. Check out his amazing […]
Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 FLE ASPH (11663) – An Exquisite Lens for Every Occasion Lens Review Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 FLE ASPH (11663) – An Exquisite Lens for Every Occasion March 28, 2023 Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH FLE (11663) with hood Leica M10, Havana Cuba Leica Summilux 35/1.4 ASPH FLE The Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH FLE (11663) is a lens that has been a part of my collection for quite some time. Back in 2011, this lens was […]
Leica M10-P Review: Leaving Sentimentality Behind with Ambivalence Camera Review Leica M10-P Review: Leaving Sentimentality Behind with Ambivalence March 17, 2023 Leica M10-P shutter curtains Leica M10-P with Noctilux 50/1.2 ASPH (E49 reissue) (Front) Leica M10-P In 2017, I bought a Leica M10 hoping to replace my beloved Leica M9-P. I had spent quite some time with the M9 and M9-P and decided that I did not want to deal with, or even think about, the CCD corrosion issue. I […]
Lion Dance Kicks Off Chinese New Year in Hong Kong Diary Lion Dance Kicks Off Chinese New Year in Hong Kong January 25, 2023 Leica M10-P, Noctilux 50mm f/1 E58, ISO 3200 Leica M10-P, Noctilux 50mm f/1 E58, ISO 6400 Lion Dance Tradition Lion dance is a traditional Chinese performance art that is steeped in history and culture. It is a performance that is typically characterised by dancers dressed in lion costumes that mimic the movements and behaviours of the […]
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.0 ASPH VM – A Razor Sharp Samurai Sword Lens Review Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.0 ASPH VM – A Razor Sharp Samurai Sword September 4, 2022 Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 50/1.0 ASPH on Leica M3 Top view of Nokton 50mm f/1.0 ASPH Voigtlander Nokton 50/1.0 ASPH VM I have been online following all the news about Cosina’s Voigtlander 50mm f1.0 ASPH M mount lens. Since 2018 Voigtlander has been rolling out aggressive lens maps, upgrading its existing lineup […]
Best Ultra-fast 50mm Lenses for Bokeh in 2022 Lens Review Best Ultra-fast 50mm Lenses for Bokeh in 2022 August 19, 2022 50mm Lenses Comparison I am always a big fan of 50mm ultra-fast lenses, especially Leica rangefinder M mount lenses. Faster the better? Fast lenses also mean more significant viewfinder blockage, but I have been learning to stick with that in the past decade. Learning these fast lenses can do some magic and pain in the ass to carry them […]
Leica Noctilux 50mm f1.2 Double Aspherical (reissue) Lens Review Forced Love Does Not Last Leica Noctilux 50mm f1.2 ASPH (reissue) – Forced Love Does Not Last April 18, 2022 Leica MP with Noctilux 50/1.2 ASPH “You cannot make yourself love something twice” I told myself the other day and that was the line before sending this lens for a better home. In 2010, I started with a Leica M6 Classic and a Summicron 35mm f2 IV (king of bokeh). I […]
