Leica - 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH Lens, Black - Black

Unveiling the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens of 2023 - a modern interpretation of this revered focal length. With a redesigned housing and updated optics, this lens breathes new life into the beloved 50mm f/1.4. Widely recognized as one of the most adaptable lenses, the enhanced 50mm f/1.4 now presents an improved minimum focusing distance of 1.5 feet, an innovative 11-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh, and a refreshed lens body that harmonizes with the sleek and lightweight design of the Summilux-M 35mm. It also features a built-in, retractable lens hood. As part of the distinguished Summilux class, it delivers impressive high-speed performance, making it suitable for low-light conditions and providing superior control over depth of field. The updated optical design is finely tuned to complement the latest high-resolution sensors, resulting in heightened sharpness, resolution, and contrast. An aspherical element minimizes spherical aberrations and distortion, ensuring precise image reproduction. Furthermore, the new 11-blade diaphragm produces a visually pleasing, rounded bokeh when shooting at intermediate apertures. The lens boasts an M-Mount design, aligning with the aesthetic updates seen in other modern Summilux-M lenses, such as the 35mm f/1.4. The minimum focusing distance has been reduced from 2.3 feet to 1.5 feet, making it a perfect match for cameras with live view capabilities or when using the Visoflex or Leica FOTOS app. While rangefinder focusing is limited to 2.3 feet, live view focusing can be employed between 2.3 feet and 1.5 feet. The integrated retractable lens hood eliminates the necessity for an additional hood, streamlining portability and convenience. Compact in design, it measures 2.3 x 2.3 inches and weighs just under 12 ounces. The conventional M bayonet lens mount includes 6-bit encoding, ensuring compatibility with a range of M-mount rangefinder cameras.

This is a Large-diameter, unparalleled optical performance, compact and lightweight, and high-speed AF - all in your hand. The AF 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Macro combines a clear and delicate rendering performance, which is requisite for portrait photography, with beautiful, rich bokeh effects only possible with lenses such as a large-diameter F1.4, at a level that will satisfy both professional and advanced amateur photographers. The focal length of 85mm and significant bokeh effect at F1.4 brightness allow the users’ subjects to stand out in a complementary fashion, which is one of the essences of taking portrait photography, so users can enjoy it to the fullest.

Sigma introduces a new zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with an f/1.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, the 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens. Featuring prime-like optical performance and video-friendly design and functionality, its wide-to-normal focal range means a lighter kit bag without surrendering image quality. The lens features a total of 17 elements in 11 groups, with four aspherical and four Special Low Dispersion elements to minimize flare and ghosting and suppress various aberrations. This results in an optical performance that meets or exceeds that of other Sigma Art lenses, including the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens. Along with its 11-blade, rounded diaphragm, the design promotes sharpness and a large, smooth bokeh when used wide open. In addition to the f/1.8 maximum aperture, the lens also maintains an 11" minimum focusing distance across the entire zoom range. It achieves a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.8 at its longest focal length, increasing depth of field and versatility in tight spaces.