The Leica L mount is a lens mount system introduced by Leica in 2014 for its mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. It offers compatibility with both full-frame and APS-C sensors, providing photographers with a versatile range of lens options. The L mount has gained traction through the L-Mount Alliance, a partnership between Leica, Sigma, and Panasonic, allowing for cross-compatibility of lenses across different camera brands.
The "Holy Trinity" of fixed aperture zoom lenses includes a wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lens, all with constant maximum apertures (F2.8 or F4). These lenses cover a wide range of focal lengths and provide consistent exposure control, optimal image quality, and versatility for professional photographers across different genres.
F2.8 variants offer superior image quality, but are generally pricier and heavier. F4 varaints tend to lighter and more affordable, aiming towards enthusiasts.
Premium Wide Zoom (16-35mm)
Fixed aperture wide zoom lenses are designed for wide angle of view with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in landscape and street photography.
Name | Announced |
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Panasonic 16-35mm F4 ProL-Mount | 11/2019 |
Premium Standard Zoom (24-70mm)
Fixed aperture standard lenses are designed for a wide variety of photogrphy with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in everyday use, street photography and event photography.
Name | Announced |
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Leica 24-70mm F2.8L-Mount | 5/2021 |
2/2021 | |
11/2019 | |
Panasonic 24-70mm F2.8 ProL-Mount | 8/2019 |
Premium Telephoto Zoom (70-200mm)
Fixed aperture telephoto zoom lenses are designed for telephoto photography with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, allowing to capture distant subjects without sacrificing image quality or exposure control.
These lenses are commonly used in wildlife, sports, and event photography.
Name | Announced |
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11/2019 | |
Panasonic 70-200mm F4 ProL-Mount | 2/2019 |
Prime lenses have fixed focal length. Although less versatile than zoom lenses, Primes tend to be lighter and have superior image quality. Moreover, Prime lenses support higher maximum aperture, allowing for better bokehs.
Wide Primes
Wide angle lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and landscape photography.
Name | Announced |
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6/2023 | |
Sigma 14mm F1.8 ArtL-Mount | 2/2019 |
4/2023 | |
Panasonic 18mm F1.8L-Mount | 9/2022 |
Sigma 20mm F1.4 ArtL-Mount | 2/2019 |
Standard Primes
Standard lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and portrait photography.
Name | Announced |
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7/2019 | |
4/2021 | |
Sigma 35mm F1.4 ArtL-Mount | 2/2019 |
Panasonic 35mm F1.8L-Mount | 11/2021 |
Leica 35mm F2 SummicronL-Mount | 2/2023 |
Telephoto Primes
Telephoto lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
Name | Announced |
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Leica 75mm F2 SummicronL-Mount | 1/2018 |
8/2020 | |
Sigma 85mm F1.4 ArtL-Mount | 2/2019 |
Panasonic 85mm F1.8L-Mount | 11/2020 |
Leica 90mm F2 SummicronL-Mount | 1/2018 |
Macro
A macro lens is a specialized camera lens designed to capture extreme close-up photographs with high magnification (0.5x and higher). It is specifically crafted to focus on subjects at very short distances, allowing for intricate and detailed images of small objects such as insects, flowers, or textures.
Name | Announced |
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1/2023 | |
Panasonic 24-105mm F4 MacroL-Mount | 2/2019 |
Sigma 70mm F2.8 Macro ArtL-Mount | 2/2019 |
2/2021 | |
9/2020 |
Super Zoom
A superzoom lens is a versatile camera lens that combines the functionality of wide-angle and telephoto lenses into a single, convenient package. Superzoom is great for travel as it covers many situations by itself.
Name | Announced |
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1/2023 |
Power Zoom
A powerzoom (PZ) lens are motor-powered zoom lenses with a smooth and precise control of zooming. These are ideal for videos.
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