Editorial Team

Compact Camera Market: Is the Japanese fixed-lens boom starting a worldwide trend?

Opinion Editorial Team -
Japan has experienced a resurgence in compact camera popularity, led by younger users seeking unique aesthetics distinct from smartphones, alongside a gifting culture, with fixed-lens models dominating sales.

L-Mount Lenses: Exploring the world of 50mm primes for Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma photographers

L-Mount Editorial Team -
The L-Mount system, developed by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, provides a diverse range of high-quality 50mm primes for various photography needs, balancing performance, size, and affordability for users.

Viltrox brings its fast, super-wide AF 16mm f/1.8 full-frame lens to the L-Mount world

L-Mount Editorial Team -
Viltrox, which joined the L-Mount Alliance in September 2025, has introduced its first L-Mount lens, a fast, super-wide angle 16mm f/1.8 prime lens, geared towards low-light landscape, architecture, and astrophotography.

L-Mount Alliance: Is an all-new system-mover camera needed to break into the big time?

L-Mount Editorial Team -
Since 2018, the L-Mount Alliance has excelled in lenses but lacks an appealing mid-range camera. Experts suggest collaboration between Panasonic and Sigma could create a desirable system mover for enthusiasts.

The Story of Light Lens Lab: An interview with its founder, the enigmatic Mr Zhou

M-Mount Editorial Team -
A video interview with the founder of Light Lens Lab, a Chinese manufacturer producing replicas of celebrated vintage lenses, reveals the story of the company's origins and his vision for the future.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: New pocket camera dedicated to black-and-white photography

News Editorial Team -
Ricoh has launched the GR IV Monochrome camera, featuring a 25.74-megapixel sensor and advanced monochrome capabilities, priced at $2,200 in the USA and £1,700 in the UK.
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Macfilos Most-read Articles of 2025: Leica gear gets the views

Feature Articles Editorial Team -
Here are the Macfilos most-read articles of 2025 - the posts that garnered the most views from our worldwide readership. It's no surprise that articles covering Leica and reviews of gear, new and old, feature prominently.

Best of Macfilos Photography: Editorial picks 2025

Opinion Editorial Team -
Each year, the editorial team view thousands of images, featured in the hundreds of articles submitted by our contributors. Amongst the many superb pictures we see, a handful invariably stand out. So, here are the favourite photos selected by each member of the Macfilos team.

Highlights of 2025: Articles, reviews, and the Macfilos team

Reviews Editorial Team -
Macfilos has had a successful year, publishing a record number of articles and achieving significant page view growth thanks to our readers. The team explored diverse equipment and travel experiences while preparing for 2026.

Leica Camera continues to grow in the financial year 2024/25

Leica Editorial Team -
Leica Camera Group achieved record sales in the 2024/25 financial year, driven by growth in multiple segments, innovative products, and an expanded global sales network, celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Ten Most-Popular Macfilos Articles of the Quarter: Now that’s what we call eclectic

Opinion Editorial Team -
This quarter's list of most-popular Macfilos articles covers not only camera gear, but also a car review and news of a non-existent piece of kit.

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

Leica Editorial Team -
The Leica I's centenary is celebrated with global events, featuring exclusive Leica M11 special editions, unique cameras, and a book titled "100 Leica Stories", highlighting the brand's historical significance in photography.
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