Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air L: Is this the niftiest fifty you can buy?

Mike Evans -
Viltrox's tiny AF 50mm f/2 Air L undercuts every L-mount rival on price, yet still delivers sharp, colour-accurate results across two weeks of real-world testing on a Leica SL3-P.

Viltrox launches four compact Air primes for L-Mount

Jon Cheffings - 0
Viltrox's Air Series arrives on L-Mount with four compact primes — 14mm, 20mm, 40mm and 50mm — each under 210g, bringing an affordable, complete wide-to-standard kit to Leica and Panasonic shooters.

The Great Camera Gear Cull: David Fleet lightens the load

Mike Evans - 15
David Fleet, known as The Cotswold Photographer, candidly discusses selling most of his gear to embrace an anti-consumerist philosophy, focusing instead on genuine photography and personal projects.

A century-old Leica I, stripped down and made whole again

Mike Evans - 3
Leica’s own YouTube channel spends two and a half silent hours repairing a Leica I that belonged to the Leitz family, replacing perished shutter curtains by hand.

Under the Radar: De-badging my Leica SL3-P with the help of Field Made Company

Mike Evans - 10
Mike shares his excitement for the Leica SL3-P, discussing its unbranded design aimed at enhancing discreet photography. Nonetheless, he explores the benefits of reduced attention and potential theft prevention through further stealth modifications.

Exploring Gothic themes in British documentary photography

Jon Cheffings - 1
Dark Tales showcases British documentary photography's Gothic elements, spanning over 80 years. Open from September 17 to December 20, it features diverse themes captured by various renowned photographers.

Leica Lens List: One place to look up any M or LTM lens

Thomas Boots - 5
The Leica Lens List serves as a comprehensive reference for Leica M and LTM lenses, providing cataloguing, price tracking, comparison tools, and a community forum for enthusiasts and potential buyers.

Lumix L10 vs. Leica D-Lux 8: Will there be a D-Lux 9 next?

Mike Evans - 14
The Lumix L10 fixes many of the D-Lux 8's flaws and keeps step-zoom, reviving talk of a D-Lux 9. Here's what the evidence for and against actually says.

Sirui Vision 75mm T1.4 Cine Lens Review: Leica-league glass

Keith James - 3
Keith James tests the Sirui Vision Prime 75mm T1.4 cine lens as a still-photography portrait optic, finding sharpness, character, and interchangeable mounts that rival dedicated photographic primes.

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Amateur Photographer chooses the coolest camera brands around. Is yours cool?

Fujifilm Mike Evans - 13
Amateur Photographer's Jon Stapley ranks Leica first and Fujifilm second in coolness, highlighting Leica's legacy and Fujifilm's impressive reinvention, resonating with Macfilos' ethos and readers' preferences.
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The camera industry isn’t dying, it’s just recalibrating

Opinion Jon Cheffings - 6
Camera shipments dipped in 2026, but Canon and Sony both sold more units, CIPA's forecast holds steady, and OM System and Ricoh whispers suggest new models are already on the way.
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Sigma announces two new L-mount lenses: 20-60mm f/2.8-4 and 85mm f/1.2

News Mike Evans - 0
Sigma has announced two new L-mount lenses — a pocketable 20-60mm f/2.8-4 zoom and an 85mm f/1.2 Art prime it calls the smallest in its class — both on sale 30 September.
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Leica reports revenue dip in 2025/26 financial year

News Jon Cheffings - 1
Leica Camera Group's revenue fell 3.8% to €573 million in 2025/26, as growth in Mobile and Photo offset a challenging year for exchange rates and customs regulations abroad.
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Has Leica really called time on the megapixel wars?

Leica Mike Evans - 34
Leica's marketing chief says the megapixel race has ended. Photography Life and PetaPixel disagree. We weigh Andrea Pacella's claim against the SL3 range and the wider market.
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Leica 35 APO-Summicron-M: When M lenses learned to focus close

Opinion Mike Evans - 15
Leica's new close-focus M lenses push past the old 70cm rangefinder limit, and the M EV1 — the first M without one — lets photographers use every centimeter of it.
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OPINION

Google’s search bar is the new command line

Mike Evans - 0
Shawn Blanc refers back to an eight-year-old assertion by John Gruber that Google’s search bar had become the new command line. He is right...
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Digital distancing at the sofa pub and locks down in Middle England

Tom Lane - 35
Meet Tom's sofa pub where he can meet all his best friends while observing strict digital distancing. And there's really no excuse for all those wayward heads when locks down comes to Middle England...
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Frankenflex: Ugly as sin but no doubt a great view

Mike Evans - 11
Is it possible that an electronic viewfinder could be uglier than the current Visoflex. According to rumour sites, it is eminently possible. The new design has all the charm of a shipping container — but it's likely to do an excellent job despite appearances...
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Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO Review: An outstanding compact prime for Fujifilm FX

ViltroxMike Evans -
The Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO lens, designed for Fujifilm, offers excellent image quality, lightweight portability, and great value at $369, despite lacking full weather sealing and a de-clickable aperture.

Leitzphone: Time to sell the Leica Q3?

ReviewsAndrew Tobin -
The Leitzphone, a collaboration with Xiaomi, offers excellent image quality but suffers from a confusing user interface and usability issues, making it difficult to rival traditional Leica cameras.

Panasonic Lumix L10 Review: A premium compact camera for enthusiasts

PanasonicMike Evans -
The Lumix L10 is a substantial upgrade from the LX100 II, featuring improved autofocus, sensor performance, and controls. Priced competitively, it serves as an excellent versatile compact camera for enthusiasts.

Leica SL3-P long-term review: It’s a winner for Leica

LeicaJonathan Slack -
Jono Slack reviews the SL3-P camera, an advancement in the SL family. Its improved autofocus, design, and user interface make it ideal for nature and wedding photography, accompanied by two new lenses.

FIVE YEARS AGO ON MACFILOS

Adobe’s new Super Resolution Enhance: One for the test bed

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Lightroom's new super-resolution Enhance option really does do what it says on the tin. It crept in with little fanfare but is capable of truly amazing results, says John Shingleton...

Langley Vale Centenary Wood: The Regiment of Trees.

Events Kevin Armstrong -
Kevin visits the new Regiment of Trees, commemorating the fallen of World War One, at Langley Value in Surrey, England.

The Blue Mountains of Mizoram

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Farhiz takes us into the Blue Mountains of Mizoram and meets the world's largest family and their monster cupboard full of cups...

Honda Owners: Sixty years and counting

Events Mike Evans -
Sixty years ago, Mike founded the national Honda Owners Club in Britain. It has survived to its golden anniversary and continues to thrive. Here we visit last weekend's celebrations in the New Forest...