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Aperture Series: Black Pumice on Sand Moonscape (Leica M10 Monochrom)
This aperture series from f/3.8 through f/11 takes a critical look at near-to-far and across-the-frame sharpness as well as field curvature for the Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH on the 40MP Leica M10 Monochrom.
Includes a 2-frame focus stack at f/11.
Black Pumice on Sand Moonscape
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Diglloyd Guide to LEICA contains in-depth coverage of Leica M system cameras and lenses, with additional coverage of Leica M Monochrom, Leica Q.
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