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The latest from the Phoblographer for August 28th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
August 28, 2025

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Will Leica’s New M11 Version Feature an EVF?

By Nilofer Khan

August 28, 2025

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 recent and powerful models, is no different. It now appears, reports of a new iteration of M11 have surfaced online, and they do seem quite exciting. Have a look.

AstrHori’s 6mm F2.8 Full-Frame Circular Fisheye Lens Couples Brings Nostalgia to Modern Cameras

By Alberto Lima

August 28, 2025

If you’re a photographer who’s not content with traditional ultra-wide lenses, AstrHori has something that’s sure to pique your interest – the AstrHori 6mm F2.8 Circular Fisheye lens. When the news of this lens came across my desk, I was instantly smitten with the idea of a fisheye lens made for today’s modern full-frame camera systems. This 6mm F2.8 Fisheye has a lot of potential to help creative photographers get new and interesting perspectives.

Is Canon Planning a Super Telephoto Lens to Take on Sigma?

By Nilofer Khan

August 28, 2025

Reports of the upcoming Canon super telephoto lens have been quite intense. While the company was said to launch the RF 200-500mm f4L IS USM, there is also another one with a higher probability of the Canon 300-600mm. While both lenses have been patented, it seems the latter has a better chance of becoming a reality. And this time, it seems it is likely to be more affordable for Canon users. Here's a peek at the story.

Dear New Photographer…2025 Edition

By Chris Gampat

August 28, 2025

Over a decade ago, the Phoblographer syndicated an article from Jenna Martin, who these days has evolved into quite an incredible and conceptual photographer and who makes work that we feel generative AI can't necessarily make. Her work, and her words are human. In 2014, she wrote an article about how photographers shouldn't let trolls on social media get you down. In 2025, I'm responding to that article. And today, I'm stating that you shouldn't even bother putting a ton of work or effort into social media anymore.

We’ve Got Something Great for You!

By Chris Gampat

August 27, 2025

In 2025, we’re trying to get to a minimum of 2,000 subscribers! Capture One is discounted for members! The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’re offering you now is even better. Don’t worry — if you …

The 10 Best-Selling Compact Cameras, Revealed

By Nilofer Khan

August 27, 2025

Compact cameras are back for good, and it seems the trend will not die down any time soon. From Google Trends to various camera sales charts, one can see how smaller sensor cameras are gaining traction, with compacts being just as favoured as any mirrorless device. Today, we look at the latest rankings from camera sales, which showcase the company doing the best in this domain. Perhaps you already know the winner.

The 5 Best F1.2 Lenses For Bokeh Lovers

By Nilofer Khan

August 27, 2025

Everyone likes a good, bright aperture lens. One of the reasons is that it provides exceptional bokeh and depth of field while also providing immense sharpness. While f1.2 lenses are rare (and expensive for obvious reasons), we have collated this list for anyone looking to buy one for the next step in their career. Whether you are a street photographer or shoot fashion, we have something for everyone.

We’ve Updated Our Editorial Policies to Separate us From Content Creators

By Chris Gampat

August 27, 2025

In today's world, journalists are often called content creators. But that lumps us in with photographers, video shooters, movie-makers, musicians, etc. And overall, it dehumanizes us. At the Phoblographer, I lead the staff to educate people about how different journalists are. Lots of folks don't trust journalists, but luckily, this rarely happens with us. For over 15 years, the Phoblographer has been one of the single best places for gear articles, unique takes on the photo industry, news, the profiling of the most diverse set of photographers, and these days, a big focus is how photographers can differentiate themselves from AI. Purism isn't going to cut it in the future. To that end, we've become even more transparent about how we operate. And we've updated our editorial policies. Those policies can be found here.

Is Canon Developing a New Nifty Fifty for Portraits?

By Nilofer Khan

August 27, 2025

Canon is achieving the same performance with the mirrorless RF lenses as it did with the EF lenses today. The company has some popular offerings, such as the RF 10-20mm f4 L, the RF 50mm f1.2 L USM, the RF 100mm Macro, and the RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM, which have performed well. However, with the nifty-fifty being one of the most choice for wedding, portrait, street, event, and food photography, the company has revealed a new patent for this focal range. What does it offer? Let's have a look.