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Leica M, Review

Review: Omnar 50mm 2.0 Bertele FLB

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Introduction

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Omnar 50mm 2.0 Bertele on Leica M10

I think I have always been at the forefront to introduce (new) niché lens manufacturers to you guys. Omnar lenses definitely is one of those: a boutique lens manufacturer based in the UK, producing low quantities of unique lenses and also offering lens conversions with a huge attention to detail and quality. The Omnar 50mm 2.0 Bertele FLB is a Sonnar design true to the original formula from 1934, but aims to correct the dreaded focus shift to make it a more enjoyable lens to use on rangefinder cameras. Let’s have a closer look!
This lens will be reviewed on the 24mp Leica M10 as well as the 42mp Sony A7rII and you can find sample pictures taken on the Leica M6, Leica M10 and Nikon Zf.

Sample Images

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Leica M6 | Lomo 100 | Omnar 50mm 2.0 | f/2.8
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Leica M6 | Ektar 100 | Omnar 50mm 2.0 | f/2.0
omnar bertele sonnar flb review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh 50mm 2.0 film analogue focus shift skyllaney
Leica M6 | Ektar 100 | Omnar 50mm 2.0 | f/2.8
omnar bertele sonnar flb review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh 50mm 2.0 film analogue focus shift skyllaney
Leica M6 | Lomo 100 | Omnar 50mm 2.0 | f/4.0
omnar bertele sonnar flb review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh 50mm 2.0 film analogue focus shift skyllaney
Nikon Zf | Techart TZM 02 | Omnar 50mm 2.0 Bertele FLB | f/2.0
omnar bertele sonnar flb review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh 50mm 2.0 film analogue focus shift skyllaney
Nikon Zf | Techart TZM 02 | Omnar 50mm 2.0 Bertele FLB | f/2.0
omnar bertele sonnar flb review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh 50mm 2.0 film analogue focus shift skyllaney
Nikon Zf | Techart TZM 02 | Omnar 50mm 2.0 Bertele FLB | f/2.0

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DJ-Optical, Leica M, Review

Review: DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 M

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Introduction

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DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 on Leica M10

Most manufacturers producing M-mount lenses have at least one super fast 50mm lens in their portfolio and quite often these are prestigious flagship lenses for them. The latest entry is DJ-Optical with his 50mm 1.0 lens for M-mount – produced only in small quantities and officially being sold only in China at the moment. Thanks to one of my readers I was still able to acquire one of these to review it for you, so let’s have a closer look at this intriguing lens.
This lens will be reviewed on the 24mp Leica M10 and the 42mp Sony A7rII.

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 | f/1.0
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Leica M10 | DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 | f/1.2
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Leica M10 | DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 | f/1.0
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Leica M10 | DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 | f/1.0
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Leica M10 | DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 | f/1.0
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Nikon Zf | Boryoza LM-Z | DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 | f/2.0
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Nikon Zf | Boryoza LM-Z | DJ-Optical 50mm 1.0 | f/1.0

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Leica M, Review, Thypoch

Review: Thypoch 21mm 3.5 Ksana Epoch

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Introduction

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Thypoch 21mm 3.5 Ksana on Leica M10

After Simera and Eureka Thypoch’s next lens lineup is called Ksana. The first lens of this series is the Thypoch 21mm 3.5 Ksana. A modern optical design with aspherical element but coatings reminiscent of Canon’s FD lenses from 1973. An interesting combination on paper, so let’s have a closer look!
Lens is being tested on 24mp Leica M10 and 42mp Sony A7rII

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/5.6
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/5.6
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/3.5
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/3.5 | Ai Denoise
thypoch ksana epoch 73 coating 21mm 3.5 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/3.5
thypoch ksana epoch 73 coating 21mm 3.5 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/8.0 | Ai Denoise
thypoch ksana epoch 73 coating 21mm 3.5 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/3.5
thypoch ksana epoch 73 coating 21mm 3.5 compact leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting limited
Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 3.5 | f/11

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Leica M, Mr. Ding Studio, Review

Review: Mr. Ding Optics 35mm 1.8 Pactcron

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Introduction

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Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron on Leica M10

Compact 35mm lenses are very popular among the M-mount users and while they usually come with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 or f/2.0, Mr. Ding decided to go for f/1.8, making this a bit of a unique offering. The Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 Noxlux became a favorite of mine and many others, can they repeat that success with this 35mm 1.8 Pactcron? Let’s try to find out in this review. 
This lens will be reviewed on the 42mp Sony A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10 and some sample pictures taken on a Nikon Zf are also available.

Sample Images

mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp
Nikon Zf | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f/1.8
mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp
Nikon Zf | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f/1.8
mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp
Nikon Zf | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f/1.8
mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp
Nikon Zf | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f/11
mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp
Nikon Zf | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f/1.8
mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp
Leica M10 | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f/1.8
mr ding studio optics 35mm 1.8 classic summilux summicron leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma flare 42mp 61mp 24mp
Leica M10 | Mr. Ding 35mm 1.8 Pactcron | f/1.8

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Leica M, Voigtlander

Review: Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 Ultra-Wide-Heliar MK III

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Introduction

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Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 Ultra-Wide-Heliar III on Leica M10

Between 2015 and 2016 Cosina released three ultra wide angle lenses for M-mount, the VM 10mm 5.6 Hyper-Wide Heliar, the VM 15mm 4.5 Super-Wide-Heliar III and this VM 12mm 5.6 Ultra-Wide-Heliar III. While the 10mm and 15mm are still in production 10 years later, this 12mm has been discontinued after 3 years only. What was the reason for that? Let’s find out in this review.
Lens is being tested on 42mp Sony A7rII and 24mp Leica M10

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 III | f/11
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Leica M10 | Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 III | f/11
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Leica M10 | Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 III | f/11
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Leica M10 | Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 III | f/5.6
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Leica M10 | Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 III | f/8.0
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Leica M10 | Voigtländer VM 12mm 5.6 III | f/8.0

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