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New Sigma Lenses: 35 f/1.4 DG II Art and 28-105 T3 Cine for L-Mount

Mike Evans -
Sigma has announced two new full-frame lenses for the L-Mount system: the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art and the AF Cine 29-105mm T3 FF, both also available in Sony E-Mount.

Leica vs. Fujifilm: How the APS-C race was won

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A sucessful system on the one side and orphaned cameras and lenses on the other: What Fujifilm did right with APS-C – and why Leica failed to do so.

A Lens that Paints: ​​Review of the Light Lens Lab Z21 50mm f/1.5 cinema lens

Richard Clompus - 3
A modern recreation of the rare Angénieux S21 cinema lens, from Light Lens Lab, illustrates how modern versions of vintage designs can produce images with a unique character.

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

Editorial Team - 19
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.

Philadelphia: The signs of history are everywhere you look

Jon Cheffings - 10
In December 1775, Philadelphia buzzed with revolutionary fervour amid harsh winter conditions. Fast-forward 250 years to reflect on that history while embracing how Philadelphia has become “The city of brotherly love.”

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OPINION

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Leica CL: A reluctant goodbye but it’s now time to look to the future

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Leica's APS-C range is dead. The CL and TL are no more. So is it time to stop mourning and look to the future? Mike thinks so...
Feature Articles

The best camera and lens for street photography. Discuss

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What is the perfect camera for street photogaphy. Is it the Fuji X100 or the Ricoh GR. Or, even, your smartphone. Mike comes up with an oddball choice but it comes at a price.
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Leica acknowledges the end of APS-C cameras. It’s now full-frame ahead for Wetzlar

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It's official. Or it's rumoured to be official. It seems clear Leica has reached the end of the road with its APS-C range, the CL and TL2. But there's no public statement. Just an advisory note to distributors...
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Entering the L-Mount world – without breaking the bank or your back

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The article reviews the Panasonic/Sigma L-Mount kit, highlighting its affordability, compactness, and quality, making it a suitable alternative for travel photography compared to the more expensive Leica SL system.
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Rangefinder versus EVF: Is the SL2-S the better M11?

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Many Leica fans continue to wish for an M camera with built-in electronic viewfinder. But this is unlikely. Jörg-Peter believes that the SL2 and SL2-S fill this need: A camera with EVF that loves playing with manual M lenses...
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Can the Canon R10 and Canon R7 Replace the Leica CL?

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Is Leica's decision to discontinue the APS-C range drawing you towards other makes. Steve argues that both Canon and Fujifilm are beckoning ex-CL fans
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OM System: Old memories, optical masterpieces and obscure mistakes

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The rebranding of Olympus to OM Systems is a good opportunity to look at the legacy of OM cameras which featured ground-breaking innovations until Olympus messed up. And there even are some very interesting connections to Leica...

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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.

How discovering a Leica M9 created a fresh enthusiasm for photography

Keith Walker - 5
For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.

The Isle of Harris revisited, this time with a Leica Q3

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For Andy revisiting Harris for the third time was a charm. There's always more to explore even on a small island, and new tools to explore it with.

Exclusive special editions to celebrate 100 years of Leica

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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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POTY, COTY, WCOTY, POTTY?

Mike Evans -

The world’s best camera, the camera of the year, is surely the one you have just purchased. If you didn’t think so you wouldn’t have chosen it. So why does my choice of the Leica M10-D as COTY send readers POTTY?

Panasonic launches compact Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 macro travel zoom

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Panasonic's new Lumix S 28-200 is claimed to be the world's smallest and lightest long zoom lens. The Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S lens is based on the L-Mount standard and is compatible with Panasonic, Leica and Sigma bodies. With a total length of 93.4mm (3.57in) and a modest weight of 413g (14.57oz) compact and light enough to complement even the smaller L-Mount bodies, such as the Lumix S5II…

Sigma fp L: First impressions and a few unusual tweaks

Allan Dew -
The Sigma fp L is the smallest full-frame L-mount camera on the market. But it has its limitations, some of which Canadian-based Allan Dew has addressed in this article. Some mods are not for the faint of heart, but they are possible…

CameraPhone Quest II: A cruise with the Panasonic CM1

Bill Palmer -

Bill's search for the Holy Phone continues. He moves on from the ill-received Kodak Ektra to the Panasonic CM1 which, he says, is the modern incarnation of the First World War Kodak Vest Pocket camera.....

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Jaguar I-Pace after one year: A stunning electric car but poor charging infrastructure lets it down

Automotive Mike Evans -
The Jaguar I-Pace is a triumph of design and engineering in the new world of battery electric vehicles. it makes a compelling case for converting to electricity but is let down by in charging infrastructure in the United Kingdom. Mike recounts his experiences over the past year...

Electric Cars: Like it or not, most of us will change to an EV within the next ten years. Are you ready?

Automotive Mike Evans -
For all my adult life I’ve been a petrol head. I got my licence at the age of 16 and lost no time in buying a motorbike. I rode bikes for 40 years, enjoying every minute, and even managing to incorporate powered two-wheelers into my career. This love of motorcycling ran in parallel with a passion for cars.

Cars & Cameras: A match made in heaven

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Cars and photography are the perfect complement. Erwin Hartenberg explores the affinity between the car and the camera...

The M Files: Not quite Leica M… But really interesting

Film Joerg-Peter Rau -
The hype seems never-ending: used Leica M film cameras continue to post new price records on the second-hand market....

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Leica Client Services Soho: Customer care and Akademie under one roof

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Leica Camera UK has opened Leica Client Services Soho, a 1,700-square-foot centre in London, combining photography workshops and customer care, enhancing repair services and fostering a creative community.

Leica Store returns to Harrods with more space and access to Akademie activities

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Leica Camera UK has reopened its expanded Harrods store, featuring various product categories and a private classroom for workshops, enhancing customer engagement and creating a unique shopping experience.

Meandering through a delightfully damp and monochromatic Sunday in Paris

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Mark Catto discovers that the charms of having Paris all to yourself for a day are not to be undervalued or dampened by a little rain. And yes, it's still beautiful.

Voigtländer camera sells for half a million among record prices secured at the Wetzlar Camera Auction

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The WCA this year spotlit a rare Voigtländer camera from the earliest days of photography, which sold for a remarkable €500,000.

Curiosity in Decay: What abandoned items may reveal

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In Yorkshire, they say “Where's there's muck, there's brass.” What you discover many not be financially valuable, but the simple stories that can be told are well worth it and worth a picture.

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Exploring grief and identity in Sayuri Ichida’s Absentee at the Leica Gallery, London

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

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2025 Tamarkin Auction highlights and insights

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