LPK-M | MKIII

The LPK-M is my signature lens design - by mixing ideas from primitive box cameras with my love for pinhole images, I've been creating unconventual simple lenses. At first it was just a personal project untill I started getting requests from other Photographers and artists, asking me to make them one.

Since that first sale, I've made and sent them all over the globe and have worked to improve the lens. I'm currently on the MKIII - It features a fixed micro aperture that creates images with a distinctive character that can't be achieved with a conventional lens.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

The LPK-M's simple glass element brings somthing new "pop" or life to the images while maintaining that dreamy, artistic quality you get with pinhole. The center of the frame delivers pinhole-like sharpness, while the edges create a beautiful smearing effect that adds a unique character to the photographs.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Focal Length: ~28mm equivalent

Aperture: Fixed at f/32 or f/64 (others available on request)

Focus: Fixed focus

Mount: Leica M mount

THE SHOOTING EXPERIENCE

This lens is NOT for everyone! but once masterd it can be a great choice for street photography. With no need for focusing, you can simply shoot without worrying - spending more time with composition and shutter speed choice. Often suited for daylight conditions for handheld shooting. Yet intresting for long exposure and ICM work too. The small aperture means street photography is often working at higher ISOs or slower shutter speeds.

WHAT PHOTOGRAPHERS SAY

"What surprised me when I got home and opened the files was how much more 'pop' the results had than I was expecting... The single glass element here doesn't make for high contrast, that's for sure, but it definitely brings something to the table a pinhole lens doesn't."

Quote: Hamish Gill - 35mmc

WHO'S THIS FOR ?

Art photographers seeking unique, experimental results

Street photography with a distinctive aesthetic

Creative projects requiring an unconventional look

Anyone who appreciates handcrafted, DIY PUNK, one-of-a-kind optics

AVAILABILITY

The MKIII is Dom's most popular lens to date. Each one is handmade - he tries to keep them in stock yet they often sell out quickly. If sold out lead times may vary. Contact Dom if you would like to reserve one from the next batch.

Want to see more examples? Check out the full review and sample images at 35mmc