Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica L-Mount Lenses

Red Dot Forum writes:

For this week’s livestream, we’ll be going in-depth with Leica L-Mount Lenses. For the L-Mount, Leica literally redefined its performance metrics, heralding in a new era in lens design. David and Josh will talk about the flexible SL zooms, reference-class SL primes, compact TL range, cover using Leica L-Mount adapters for S, M and R glass, and discuss the origin and impact of the L-Mount Alliance.

L-mount news roundup…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPdJp2Y_JIw
50mm f/1.4 Lens Review

Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group.
Flat-Field Lenses and Why They Matter When Shooting Close-Ups (Explora).
Lenses for mirrorless: how Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and Sony full-frame options compare (Dpreview).
Fotodiox EF to L adapter tested at DC.watch.
LUMIX Live: Live Composite Images

Links:
Panasonic S1R at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic S1 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic S1H at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
Panasonic 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
Panasonic 50mm f/1.4 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 24-105mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 70-200mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.

 

 

L-mount news roundup…


Lumix S1H vs GH5 Footage Review

Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group.
Back to School: What You Want versus What You Need (Explora).
Canon S 100mm f3.5 II (LTM) tested on SL2 (Hintingimage).
Bryen Trawick: New Panasonic S1H 2.1 Firmware Update | Shoot Raw Video!
DpreviewTV: Best Camera Backpack for 2020 (Wandrd, Peak Design, Shimoda, the Manfrotto, CosySpeed and Atlas)

Links:
Panasonic S1R at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic S1 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic S1H at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
Panasonic 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
Panasonic 50mm f/1.4 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 24-105mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 70-200mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.

 

 

Announced and available for preorder: New Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D L-mount lens

Venus Optics announced this new Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D L-mount lens (worldwide preorder here).

Press text:

14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D is a wide-angle lens designed for full frame mirrorless cameras. It features close-to-zero distortion(Zero-D) with 114° angle of view. The screw-in 52mm filter thread and the ultra wide perspective allows photographers to create the inspiring pictures with one-of-kind elements. Also, it is extremely compact and lightweight (weight: 228g, dimension: 58mmx59mm)which can be carried to anywhere, anytime with Zero Burden. 

Full size image samples can be seen on their official product page.