Why a New Vintage Lens Mount Still Matters to Modern Photographers

Why a New Vintage Lens Mount Still Matters to Modern Photographers

Why a New Vintage Lens Mount Still Matters to Modern Photographers I was genuinely surprised to learn that 7Artisans recently released a fresh 35mm f/2.8 lens for the Leica Thread Mount system. Here we are, well into the digital era, and manufacturers are still creating glass for a mounting system that’s over a century old. But the more I thought about it, the more this decision made perfect sense—and it speaks to something important about how we approach photography as a craft.

March 2026: A Pivotal Month That's Reshaping Photography

March 2026: A Pivotal Month That's Reshaping Photography

March 2026: A Pivotal Month That’s Reshaping Photography When I look back at March 2026, I can’t shake the feeling that we witnessed something genuinely significant for our craft. It wasn’t just one story that captured my attention—it was the cumulative weight of multiple developments happening simultaneously that made this month stand out as a true turning point for photographers at every level. The Convergence of Change What struck me most was how interconnected these developments seemed to be.