Hands-on with the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 for L-Mount: A walk on the wide side

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The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens gives L-Mount photographers an impressive, ultra-wide option that is both sharp and fast. If you fancy exploring the creative opportunities to be found at the wide end of the focal length range, this is a superb tool for the job.

Squarehood: These accessories for Leica and Co. are everything but… square

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The monochrome madness of Paul Reid, master shooter

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Paul Reid, an award-winning British photographer, has chosen to focus exclusively on black and white photography, particularly emphasizing street portraits, shot on Leica Monochrom cameras.

Telephotography with the Leica TL2: Chasing a killer sunset shot

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Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi: Leica introduces its first international smartphone

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Leica Camera AG has launched the Leitzphone, its first international smartphone, designed with Leica’s imaging expertise and aesthetics, featuring a triple-camera system and customisable controls.

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