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Contax G-Mount, Leica M, Review, Zeiss

Review: Contax-G 16mm 8.0 Hologon

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Introduction

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Modified to Leica M-mount 16mm 8.0 Hologon on Leica M6

Over the decades some exotic lenses saw the light of day that have a bit of a legendary status now and these also happen to be my favorite lenses to review. One such lens is the Contax-G 16mm 8.0 Hologon, an eccentric ultra wide angle lens still made by Zeiss in Germany, when every other part of the Contax-G system had already been manufactured in Japan. The Hologon sure looks cool, it has a history, but is it also still relevant today? We will try to find that out, see how to change its bayonet for M-mount and I will tell you what cameras it can best be used on.
Lens is being tested on 42mp Sony A7rII and 24mp Leica M10

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Hologon 16mm 8.0
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Leica M10 | Hologon 16mm 8.0
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Leica M10 | Hologon 16mm 8.0
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Leica M6 | Hologon 16mm 8.0 | Cinestill 800T
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Leica M6 | Hologon 16mm 8.0 | Fuji Superia X-Tra 400 ECN-2
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Leica M10 | Hologon 16mm 8.0
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Leica M10 | Hologon 16mm 8.0 | Center Filter
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Leica M10 | Hologon 16mm 8.0 | Center Filter

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Canon, Leica M, Review

Review: Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM

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Introduction

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Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM on Leica M6

Some of you may not know that before producing FD mount lenses and SLR cameras Canon also manufactured rangefinder lenses and cameras, leading to a line-up of no less than 59 different LTM (Leica Thread Mount also known as M39) lenses between 1946 and 1964. These lenses are fully compatible to Leica M cameras and can be easily adapted to other modern mirrorless cameras as well, so today we will have a look at the Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM, the second fastest lens from this series released in 1956.
This lens will be reviewed on the 42mp Sony A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10.

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM | f/1.2
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Leica M10 | Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM | f/1.4
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Leica M10 | Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM | f/2.0
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Leica M10 | Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM | f/1.2
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Leica M10 | Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM | f/1.2
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Leica M10 | Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM | f/1.4

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Review, Samyang, Sony E-mount

Review: Samyang AF 18mm 2.8 FE – The affordable UWA lens

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Introduction

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Samyang FE 18mm 2.8 AF on Sony A7rII

A small, lightweight and very affordable 18mm lens can be an interesting option for many photographers. It can extend the viewing angle compared to a midrange zoom significantly and if you only rarely delve into ultra wideangle photography it can also be a great option, as you will have less money sitting idle in your lens cabinet. The Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF wants to be exactly this lens, but the question remains, how high a toll the small size took on its optical performance. Let’s find out about that in this review!

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF | f/3.2
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Sony A7III | Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF | f/3.2
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Sony A7III | Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF | f/2.8
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Sony A7III | Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF | f/8.0
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Sony A7III | Samyang 18mm 2.8 AF | f/5.6

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Leica M, Review, Zeiss

Review: Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 Distagon

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Introduction

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Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 Distagon on Leica M10

The Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 Distagon is the second widest lens of the ZM family and one of the few 18mm M-mount lenses. Is 18mm being an unpopular focal length among Leica users the reason this lens has already been discontinued or is it because of its optical qualities? 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 | Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 | f/4.0
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Leica M10 | Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 | f/4.0
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Leica M10 | Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 | f/4.0
 
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Leica M10 | Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 | f/8.0
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Leica M10 | Zeiss ZM 18mm 4.0 | f/8.0

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Review: Voigtländer Ultron 28mm 2.0

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Introduction

Sony A7s mit Voigtländer Ultron 28mm 2.0
Sony A7s with Voigtländer Ultron 28mm 2.0 and VM-E close focus adapter (Helicoid)

The Voigtländer Ultron 28mm 2.0 is a small wide angle lens with Leica M mount. The lens is features a modern design and has been introduced around 2012, but has already been replaced in 2021 with an updated version reviewed here.
Last update: February 2023

Sample Images

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Sony A7s | Voigtländer Ultron 2.0/28 | f/11 | full resolution
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Sony A7s | Voigtländer Ultron 2.0/28 | f/11
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Sony A7s | Voigtländer Ultron 2.0/28 | f/4.0 | full resolution

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