Leica

In 2013, I treated myself to a Leica M with a Noctilux lens for Christmas. That marked the start of countless shots taken with a wide variety of analogue and digital cameras. Later on, I even took part as a beta tester for the Leica M11. Since then, I have developed a critical yet passionate affinity for the rangefinder system – and beyond.

Leitz Hektor 7.3 cm f/1.9: Almost 100 years old, but still going strong

It’s about time for another camera nerd article. Today’s question is: Can a lens that’s almost 100…

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July 26, 2026

My experiences with the Leica SL3

I’ve now easily passed the 10,000-shot mark with my new Leica SL3. So I’d like to take…

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May 15, 2026

Summaron-M 28mm – the least Leica-like Leica lens

Of all Leica M lenses, the Summaron-M 1:5.6/28mm is probably the one least likely to end up in the…

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May 15, 2026

An affordable yet high-quality introduction to the Leica M world

Anyone looking to enter the Leica M world faces a familiar problem: the cameras are excellent, and so…

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April 30, 2026

With the Leica M11-D in Helsinki

The following text about the Leica M11-D is not for those who approach photography from a purely…

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April 26, 2026

Who writes here?

Stefan Groenveld, photographer for sports, portraits and events from Hamburg. Mostly at the Millerntor, sometimes analogue, always in search of the unusual angle.