Andrew Tobin

Leica CL: Field testing Leica’s popular and much-lamented APSC system in Scotland

How well does the Leica CL stand up to braving the elements of the far north of Scotland in this Field Test

Being part of the Leica family for the long haul.

Being part of the Leica family is what I value most. It's not a transactional quick relationship but something longer lasting built on a mutual understanding of excellence and joy from using. It has stood the test of time and if cared for can continue far into the future.

Road test of the Leica CL in Scotland: Raising important questions even after seven years

The Leica CL was praised as a very capable alternative to a Leica M10. In Andrew's article he explains how the CL withstood the challenges of freezing cold weather of a Scottish winter.

Tripod Review: Kingjoy C86 and the Leofoto G4 Pro tripod head in the field

For some photographers tripods are an afterthought. But for photographers like Andrew Tobin if you work in low light, and inclement weather conditions, they can be the difference between a blur and an award-winning shot.

The Pocketable Ricoh GRIIIx HDF – good enough?

Is the Ricoh GR3X HDF good enough for a discerning photographer like yourself? Andrew Tobin helps you to decide for yourself…

Leica Q3: A one-year review, photographing the people of Skye by night

Now that my Leica Q3 is one year old, and well-used, it’s a good time to do a comprehensive review of this little camera. It’s only once you’ve used a camera in real-world, highly stressed situations that you get a true understanding of its capabilities. I’ve had plenty of those situations in the past twelve months! And here’s what I think…
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Leica CL: 18-56 Vario-Elmarit-TL versus 24mm Summilux-M and 50mm Summilux-M

Continuing his comparisons between the Leica TL zooms and the best of M lenses, Andrew turns his attention to the mid-range "standard" 18-56mm Vario-Elmarit-TL and matches it with two class-leading Summiluxes from the M stable.....

Leica CL: 55-135mm-TL versus 90mm Summicron-M and 50mm Summilux-M

Andrew has swapped his Leica M10 for the Leica CL. A rash decision? After finally obtaining his "dream kit" of an M10, 24 Lux, 50 Lux and 90 Cron, how could he let his M10 go?