Monday, May 2, 2022

LEICA IN LOVE WITH BOKEH


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By Heinz Richter

I received a notification from Leica which deals specifically with the subject of bokeh.  They write:

Photography is our passion and the journey to the best image is our motivation. At Leica, we speak to everyone – from camera designers and Leica Store employees to amateur and professional photographers.

Are you looking for perfection? We want to help you take the best picture!

Leica Stores around the globe are transforming into places of experience and passion – Selected types of photography from around the world will be hosted in-stores and online for a three month period. The first style of photography is 'bokeh'. Find your inspiration!

WHAT IS BOKEH?
           
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Bokeh photos are marked by a depth of focus as shallow as possible and present background detail as if seen through a mist. Photos with bokeh reveal the invisible! If used creatively, this enables photographers to achieve incomparable visual effects in their pictures.

WORKSHOPS ON 'BOKEH'

Leica Akademie programme

The Leica Akademie's extensive programme of photographic workshops offers the opportunity to enjoy an experience of broad spectrum in photographic creativity. An example of what the Leica Akademie can offer is the use of bokeh to create imaginative pictures. Enrich your creative photography, and let us guide you to the best possible picture.

Of course the different Leica lenses all display an individual bokeh, which brings up the question of which is best for you.  The easiest way to find out is to go to your favorite Leica dealer or Leica Store and try out the different lenses you might be interested in.  

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

24-90 ZOOM VS. M LENSES ON THE LEICA SL (TYP 601)


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By Luis Mora, Leica StoreMiami

A question that keeps coming up again and again is whether people should be shooting with M lenses or the 24-90 zoom on the Leica SL (Typ 601). A lot of Leica photographers have shied away from the zoom due to the feeling that it is too big, too heavy, or lacks the magic of the M glass. So, we took to the streets of Wynwood, Miami’s art district, to put both options to the test in a full day of shooting. And…. we made a video about it, filmed in 4K entirely on the Leica SL. David shot and edited the video – he’ll have more on the technical details in a future article.

For the video click here

In order to make this a fair test, we chose some of our favorite M lenses to cover the same focal length as the 24-90 zoom. Seriously, these M lenses are no joke. The fact that the zoom can hold more than hold its own against some of Leica’s finest fixed focal lengths says a lot about the 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit-SL.

Basically, the M lenses, with their small size and fast aperture offered great options for shooting inside where lighting and space was limited. The 24-90 excelled on the street, as it gave the maximum flexibility in a single package. Autofocus, near macro ability and not having to change lenses all proved to be huge advantages for the zoom. Check out the video for my thoughts while out shooting, lots of sample images and to get a taste of Miami!

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Luis Mora Luis Mora Leica Expert

Luis has been a Leica photographer for more than a decade, and is a little more than obsessed with analog photography and vintage cameras. He's especially fond of his M6 and 40mm Summicron-C.


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