Here are the latest photos I captured with my Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens. These samples showcase how effectively this lens performs across diverse settings, conditions, and subjects, thus providing a comprehensive look at its real-world performance. These should help you decide if the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens could be the perfect addition to your kit.
Spice Labs Tokyo sits quietly in Tokyo, the sort of place you could walk past a dozen times while hunting for a coffee and regret later. Inside, it feels calm and focused, like a small workshop where everyone knows exactly what they are doing. The cooking leans Indian but refuses to behave. Spices are layered…
Akasaka subway station slips into character with impressive commitment when Harry Potter takes over the neighbourhood. The usual metro signage is suddenly joined by house colours, glowing posters, wizarding graphics and just enough theatrical lighting to make you half-expect a spell to be announced instead of a subway line.
A typical Japanese neighbourhood in transition. The older houses are about fifty years old, two floors, a small garden out front or tucked round the back, enough space to breathe and enough light to remind you what season it is. These places feel lived in, not optimised. Sadly, they are being replaced, one plot at…
There is something quietly cinematic about underground passages in the Tokyo subway. Shot on a Leica with the 35mm APO Summicron, the scene looks just awesome. The APO rendering gives everything a clean, calm look without tipping into clinical. It is sharp, yes, but the kind of sharpness that does not wave its arms for…
A cluster of pink sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ growing at my house, with thick, fleshy green leaves and sturdy stems topped by broad flower heads. The blooms are made up of dozens of tiny star-shaped flowers, some still bright pink while others are starting to deepen in color as the season progresses. I love them—tough, low-maintenance, and quietly…
Tori-no-Ichi at Ohtori Shrine near Sugamo has a cosy, neighbourhood mood that feels different from the big Asakusa version. The lanterns glow softly along the narrow approach, and the air smells of grilled squid, sweet amazake and those smoky little charcoal stoves the food vendors love. You tend to follow the crowd without really knowing…
Sunflowers: the bright yellow petals and the dark, seed-packed centers are a giveaway. These are most likely Helianthus annuus (the common sunflower). They’re famous for heliotropism: when young, they track the sun across the sky like a bunch of floral solar panels; once mature, though, they stop moving. Each “flower” is actually a whole community of flowers. The…
In Tokyo’s subway stations, you’ll often see signs reminding passengers “Do not rush onto the train. Tokyo’s trains use automated doors that shut with timing set to the second. Trying to dash in risks triggering delays or causing minor accidents, and during rush hours, a misstep could result in injury due to the sheer density of…
The observation deck at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 is a solid spot for aviation geeks and plane spotters alike. It stretches across the rooftop, with open-air access and minimal obstruction, making it excellent for watching aircraft movements up close. The deck gives a clear view of Runway 34R/16L, which sees a fair bit of domestic…
Haneda Airport’s Terminal 2 is the domestic terminal primarily serving ANA (All Nippon Airways) and its affiliated carriers. Opened in 2004, it was designed with efficiency and flow in mind, catering to Japan’s meticulous domestic air travel system. The architecture is clean and purposeful, with expansive glass façades allowing in swathes of natural light, especially…
