Carl Zeiss is one of the prominent names in the lens market. The company has created some of the best optics as a third-party lens manufacturer, with series such as Milvus, Batis, Otus, and Loxia, each offering something for different users. Of the prominent focal ranges, the 50mm was ...

In case you missed it, exciting upgrades are on the way for Luminar Neo users. In November 2025, Skylum will be releasing the first phase of the Luminar Ecosystem. This coincides with the availability of Luminar Neo across all major platforms (Android, ChromeOS, and iOS), enabling ...

On my recent trip to the coast, I took along the K&F CONCEPT Magnetic Filter Kit, and it was the perfect chance to test out how well these filters handle long exposure seascapes. Instead of using a single heavy ND, I stacked the CPL with the included ND filters from the kit, ...

Good prime lenses that also have a wide aperture are hard to come by. A bright aperture can help with getting a nice depth of field, but also help photographers to dare to make images in the dark. If you have been someone who wants to offer cinematic appeal to your images, then fear not. ...

Last Updated on 08/29/2025 by Chris Gampat Kickstarter campaigns often come with their own rewards and risks. Sometimes, you get the gear you invested in on time, but there are rare instances where you don’t get anything. The latter seems to be the case for Negative Supply, a company whose ...

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Been thinking about a compact camera setup but would rather not buy a new camera? Getting a pancake lens instead would be an easy and maybe even cost-effective solution. Case in point is the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5, which photographer and YouTuber InkaShashinka recently took for a test around ...

Chris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them ...

The K&F Concept 72mm magnetic filter kit is a fantastic balance of speed, quality, and portability. The magnetic swap system makes shooting faster and smoother, the coatings hold up impressively in real-world conditions, and the CPL/ND combination adds a lot of creative flexibility. From ...

Leica cameras have been the epitome of engineering. The Leica M, the Leica Q, and even the D-Lux series have again gained popularity among photographers. The Leica M cameras, for instance, are loved by professionals who do not want to compromise on anything. The Leica M11, one of the most ...