Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art professional lens hits the market
A new high-performance, constant-aperture zoom is today added to the Sigma Art line. The Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art is said to...
Macfilos is back with a busy schedule and, soon, with a new look
The Macfilos team is back from their summer break, and raring to go. We've stayed busy, writing articles that we'll share in the weeks ahead.
Macfilos takes a well-earned summer break
Macfilos is taking a summer break from regular publication. We'll be back on September 6 with some exciting developments in store...
Jason’s Newsround: What cameras and lenses do we need to take great photos?
Here are some great examples of how the gear you already own, or less expensive camera gear you might be thinking of buying, can still deliver great photos.
Jason’s Newsround: The need for speed — is it overrated in photography?
We usually think of speed as a good thing. But in photography, sometimes the need for speed comes at a cost we don't want to pay.
Leica Oskar Barnack Award: Announcement of this year’s shortlist
The shortlist of contenders for this year's Leica Oskar Barnack Award, LOBA 2024, has been announced. The list reflects a global photography community and its efforts to document the lived experiences of people from around the world.
Jason’s Newsround: Accessories, authoritative tomes, value appreciation, and Fuji alternatives
Our weekly round up covers gear news you can use, covering accessories, X100VI alternatives, appreciating assets, and authoritative tomes.
My Favourite Lens: The Leica APO Summicron SL 1:2 50mm ASPH
My favourite lens is the first prime lens I bought, and the first Leica lens I bought. Some view it as the best 50mm lens ever made.
New Rollei 35AF: A classic is set to return
The original Rollei 35 is nothing short of an immortal camera in the eyes of many photographers. In October, the first copies of the new Rollei 35AF will be sold. Again a film camera, optically close to the original. Will it meet the expectations?
Jason’s Newsround: It’s a fact of life, there’s always a new camera or lens...
A new camera is always a thrill. This week's Macfilos Newsround looks at a few new arrivals in summer 2024. And at some lenses, too.
Rangefinder Photography: Touring the Pacific Coast Highway and Carmel
In the second part of his visit to the Monterey Peninsula, Keith takes us on a brief visit to one of the most famous towns, and most famous coastlines, in California. Armed with an M240 and three lenses, he shows us how well a Leica-M kits handles California's most scenic spots.
Back-Button Focus: Disentangling focus and shutter release
Back-button focus allows photographers independent control of focusing and shutter release, which offers a number of advantages. Its implementation on the Leica SL2 is particularly elegant.
Leica fixes SL3 firmware bug that caused image files to be deleted
Leica has fixed the file-overwriting firmware bug and updating is essential for all owners
Leica D-Lux 8 loses popular features in quest for “the essential”
The new Leica D-Lux 8 claims to be reduced to "Das Wesentliche". But are all the really essential features present? Doubt is allowed...
Jason’s Newsround: Making sense of sensor size
Sensor size has always been an active topic of discussion within the photography community. But, it seems a number of 'crop-sensor' formats are thriving, right alongside their bigger full-frame sibling. In this week's news round, we look at a 'crop' of recent stories on this very topic.
