The Mandler 35mm f/2 is not a lens I wanted to judge from charts or laboratory tests. I took it to Paris and used it on the Leica M11-D and Leica M11 Monochrom, photographing everything from intimate portraits and low-light interiors to the streets of Paris. This is my long-term review of a 35mm lens whose character matters far more than technical perfection.

The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/2 surprised me. Rather than chasing clinical perfection, it delivers atmosphere, character and a beautifully cinematic rendering. After extensive use in Antwerp and Sicily, here's my experience with one of the most interesting modern 35mm lenses for Leica M photographers.

An in-depth look at the Zenit Zenitar 35mm f/1, a rare ultra-fast M-mount lens known for its expressive bokeh, atmospheric rendering and cinematic approach to portrait photography, compared with the Leica Noctilux 35mm f/1.2.

The Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH is Leica’s first ultra-fast 35mm Noctilux, offering extreme subject separation, compact handling, and a versatile wide-angle view. In this hands-on review, I explore its performance on assignment, from intimate boudoir shoots with Chanelle to artistic portraits with Dann and Fay. Learn about its focusing, color rendition, cinematic qualities, and why this lens could be the most usable Noctilux Leica has ever made.

Discover my hands-on review of the Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspherical Titanium Edition. I explore its character, bokeh, skin tones, and how it compares to the Leica Double Aspherical, Steel Rim, and Summilux ASPH FLE for portraits and black-and-white photography on the M11-D and M11 Monochrom.