The members of Macfilos editorial team — Jörg-Peter Rau, Jon Cheffings, Keith James, Richard Watts and Mike Evans — join in wishing you all Season’s Greetings wherever you may be.
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.
Ever more powerful artificial intelligence systems have begun to impact the world of photography. Is this good or bad? The author decided to try his hand at using an AI model to help his photography. His conclusion? AI is a friend rather than a foe.
Shooting with a 50mm lens offers a familiar perspective, most closely resembling that of the human eye. But this popular focal length sometimes offers only a limited context. This is where the wider field of view of an anamorphic version opens up additional creative opportunities.
The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens gives L-Mount photographers an impressive, ultra-wide option that is both sharp and fast. If you fancy exploring the creative opportunities to be found at the wide end of the focal length range, this is a superb tool for the job.
Could pairing a Leica TL2 with a Sigma telephoto zoom give the author enough optical reach to capture a memorable sunset photograph before it's too late in the season? Read on to find out.
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.
The article discusses abstract quadriptychs, artworks comprising four abstract panels. It explores their creation through photography, emphasising the blend of geometric shapes and digital manipulation in modern artistic expression.
The Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM proved to be a versatile companion for a Leica M camera, covering all the bases on a trip to the great outdoors in the American Southwest.
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.