let me get this straight: L-mount (Panasonic/Sigma/Leica) Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review (2024)

FAQs

Is Leica L mount the same as Panasonic L-Mount? ›

Leica is the licensor of the L-Mount Standard and Panasonic, SIGMA, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH and DJI are licensees. The L-Mount is a lens mount for mirrorless autofocus system cameras that was launched by Leica for an APS-C system in 2014 with the Leica T and, in 2015, for a full-frame system, the Leica SL.

Due to its diameter of 51.6 millimetres, the L-Mount is suitable for cameras with a full-frame sensor as well as cameras with an APS-C sensor. Equally, L-Mount lenses are compatible with both types of camera, which significantly expands their scope of applications.

The L mount is being used by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma camera bodies currently, and going forward. It uses a 20mm flange distance and 51.6mm throat diameter. The E mount is being used by Sony camera bodies currently, and going forward. It uses an 18mm flange distance and 46.1mm throat diameter.

The cooperation between Leica Camera AG and Panasonic Corporation has existed since August 2000. Initially, the companies had signed a cooperation agreement for lenses of digital, audio-visual equipment, and in 2001 the decision was made to cooperate in the digital camera sector as well.

It's a versatile type of lens that every photographer should have in their kit, especially if your standard zoom doesn't hit the 100mm mark. The L-mount system has a healthy number of telephotos available.

The L-mount system features a large diameter of 51.6mm, which allows for a shorter flange distance and a more compact lens design. This results in faster autofocus performance, improved image quality, and greater flexibility in lens design.

The L-Mount is designed with a 20mm flange focal distance, which is certainly shorter than something like PL at 52mm or LPL at 44mm, but a hair longer than the common mirrorless mounts.

Its aim is to provide photographers with one unified lens mount standard. Developed by Leica Camera, the L-Mount allows photographers to seamlessly combine lenses and cameras from various partners. A new era of creative freedom has begun. Learn more.

When you consider the resale value of Leica cameras and lenses, the longevity of their products - they are known to last a lifetime, the fact that many are handmade by highly skilled experts in their Wetzlar factory, and the unique look and feel that only images made with a Leica have, it's easy to see why they are a ...

But that is a matter of preference, and budget. Nikons are warmer, Leica glass is cooler, the out of focus areas look a bit different at the 85-90 telephoto end, and Leicas perform better at F2, i.e. are a bit sharper.

Who makes Panasonic Leica lenses? ›

All LEICA DG Lenses are certified by Leica Camera AG and manufactured by Panasonic. “DG” stands for the Digital G Series. The lens names, such as NOCTICRON, SUMMILUX, SUMMICRON, ELMARIT and ELMAR, are designated by Leica according to the maximum aperture (F-value). VARIO is a German designation that indicates zoom.

Specifications - What lenses can be used with the LUMIX S Series cameras? The lens mount of this camera is compliant with the L-Mount standard of Leica Camera AG. It can be used with 35 mm full-frame compatible interchangeable lenses and APS-C size interchangeable lenses of this standard.

There is only one Leica lens mount that is currently in use, and that is the M-mount. The M-mount was introduced in 1954 and has been used on all Leica M-series cameras since then. The M-mount is a bayonet-style mount that allows Leica lenses to be easily attached and removed from the camera body.

The L-Mount Alliance is a partnership between Leica Camera, SIGMA, Panasonic, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH, DJI, ASTRODESIGN, SAMYANG and Blackmagic Design.