The M Files (30) Zeiss Sonnar 85/2 ZM – one of the rarest M-Mount lenses ever made

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The Zeiss Sonnar 85/2 ZM telephoto rangefinder lens was made in extremely small quantities. In our real-world test, it must prove if its value lies in more than in its rareness.

Unseen Lillian Bassman works and vintage Duffy portraits on show in London with Leica

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Leica Gallery London celebrates 50 years with unseen Lillian Bassman works and vintage Brian Duffy portraits at Photo London and their Mayfair gallery, showcasing iconic photography and artistic reinterpretations.

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The Iconic Ace Café: A journey through time

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The Ace Cafe, a historic British landmark founded in 1938, transitioned from a transport cafe to a cultural hub for motorcyclists, before closing in 1969 and revitalising in the 1990s.

Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric: Long-term review

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The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Double Aspheric is a modern-day homage to a classic Leica Summilux. The author provides us with his assessment of this much more affordable version.

Hasselblad Masters 2026 Competition: Finalists announced

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Labour of Love: How Mike wrote 5,000 articles for Macfilos over 18 years

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Editor Mike Evans has dedicated 18 years to Macfilos, authoring over seven million words, transitioning from Apple to Leica, and now leading a team of enthusiastic contributors passionate about photography.

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Panasonic expands Lumix S9 ecosystem with new finish and compact 40mm prime

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