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Artizlab’s $489 Classic 35mm f/1.4 Lens

Funleader and Artizlab have joined forces to create the Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M mount. Inspired by Leica’s iconic 35mm f/1.4 V2, this lens offers a similar vintage aesthetic and performance for just $489, compared to the thousands you’d pay for a Leica original.

Designed by a team of Leica enthusiasts, the lens delivers dreamy bokeh at f/1.4, strong resolution, and improved coatings to cut down on flare, while maintaining the classic “Leica look.” It’s compact, lightweight, and crafted from aluminum and copper, making it a perfect match for Leica rangefinders.

The lens is available now at the discounted price of $489, but it’ll eventually retail for $539. If you’ve been eyeing a Leica lens without the Leica price, this could be it.

Luminar Mobile 2.2 is Here

Luminar Mobile 2.2 is out now, and it’s bringing some awesome updates to iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. You can now edit RAW files, which means way more control over things like exposure, shadows, and colors for pro-level results.

The update also adds an edit history feature, so you can easily go back to any point in your editing process. Plus, the interface got a refresh to make it smoother and easier to use, with quick access to tools like Saturation and Vignette, and a handy Revert to Original button.

Luminar Mobile combines smart AI tools like sky replacement and portrait retouching with classic manual controls, so it’s great for any editing style. It’s free to download with a seven-day trial, and after that, pricing starts at $4.99 per month or $47.99 for a lifetime license.

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Photographer Spotlight

Discover amazing photographers

This time in the Spotlight: Esy Crux

You can find him on Instagram as: @esycrux_photography

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Weekly Photo Technique Exploration

Welcome to a new section of the magazine where every week we will explore a new photography technique from across various photography genres.

This week’s technique: Light Painting

What’s Light Painting?

Light painting involves using a handheld light source (like a flashlight, LED, or sparkler) to "paint" light into your scene during a long exposure. The result? Glowing trails, illuminated objects, and dramatic highlights.

How to Light Paint

Find a Dark Location:

• Go somewhere dark—light pollution will ruin the effect.

• This works great outdoors at night or even in a pitch-black room.

Set Up Your Camera:

• Use a tripod to keep your camera steady during long exposures.

• Switch to manual mode and dial in these settings as a starting point:

  • Shutter Speed: 10–30 seconds (long enough to paint with light).

  • Aperture: f/8 to f/11 for a wide depth of field.

  • ISO: 100-200 for minimal noise.

Choose Your Light Source:

• Flashlights, glow sticks, steel wool (for sparks), or even your phone screen can work.

• Colored gels over lights can add creative effects.

Start the Exposure:

• Press the shutter and move your light source around the scene. You can "draw" shapes, illuminate objects, or create streaks of light.

• Stay out of the light path if you don’t want to appear in the shot.

Experiment:

• Try different motions: sweeping, spiraling, writing letters, or tracing outlines of objects.

• Adjust your light’s brightness or use multiple light sources for layering effects.

Why It’s Awesome

• Creative Freedom: There are no rules—every shot is unique.

• Adds Energy to Your Photos: Even static objects look dynamic when paired with light trails.

• Great for Beginners: You don’t need fancy gear; a simple flashlight and some imagination will do.

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