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The latest from the Phoblographer for February 10th, 2026.
Chris Gampat
February 10, 2026
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Viltrox 50mm f1.4 Review Update: Nikon’s Best 50mm Lens?
By Chris Gampat
February 10, 2026
With everything going on right now amidst the Nikon and Viltrox lawsuit, Viltrox is still producing lenses for the Nikon Z mount. Today, they’re announcing their 50mm f1.4 being available. I reviewed this lens for Sony E mount in 2025, and found it to be really nice. In fact, it reminded me of older Zeiss …
Viltrox Gave Nikon Users The One Lens They’ll Really Love
By Chris Gampat
February 10, 2026
Not many companies introduce 50mm f1.4 autofocusing lenses with weather sealing for only $549 -- but that's what Viltrox is doing for Nikon today. Previously released as a Sony E mount variant that we reviewed and loved, this Viltrox 50mm f1.4 isn't exactly challenging Nikon's own. Instead, it's giving Nikon users probably what more of them wanted.
The Nikon Picture Control Profile Bringing Lots of Joy
By Chris Gampat
February 10, 2026
Nikon cameras currently bring me a sense of joy that many other camera systems, except for LUMIX and Fujifilm, are capable of doing. And part of that comes from how the cameras work along with the customization of how your images look in-camera. Ideally, I want to shoot a photo and not need to do any sort of editing afterward. Nikon's imaging recipes rival Fujifilm's for sure. But what's more is the fact that even those made by third parties are great too.
3 Reasons Why This Lens is Nikon’s Most Versatile Option
By Nilofer Khan
February 10, 2026
Nikon has some spectacular lenses in its Z system. From the 35mm f1.4 to the Z 70-200mm f2.8, the company has introduced a wide range of lenses, each catering to photographers' varying needs. While there are multiple options out there, one lens has changed the way we look at them and use them: 24-120mm f4 S. Here's why you must get this for yourself.
The Modern Photographer’s Guide to Kodak Tri-X Film
By Chris Gampat
February 10, 2026
For many years, photographers everywhere trusted Kodak Tri-x not only for its reliability, but also because it was simply just an incredible black and white film emulsion. Over the years it evolved and these days only the ISO 400 variant still remains. It's a high speed film that is still in use with street photographers, documentary photographers, and well honestly a lot more than that. It's prized for its look combined with it's price point.
Review: 5 Ways the Valoi easy120 is the Best 120 Film Scanner
By Feroz Khan
February 9, 2026
If you’ve scanned medium-format film before, you know how cumbersome this can be. With various instruments to care for and juggle, the enjoyment of shooting medium-format film can be ever so slightly soured by the process of digitizing the frames. Scanning the film shouldn’t take longer than photographing, so the team at Valoi has introduced …
The Canon R5 May Be Gone Soon. But Not For Why You Think
By Nilofer Khan
February 9, 2026
When Canon launched the R5, little did we know it would go on to win over millions of users. In some ways, it was the revival of the now iconic Canon 5D series, but in the mirrorless format. However, despite its success, the camera, which is now almost 6 years old, may phase out of production soon. Why? Let's find out.
Photographers No Longer Have a Creative Struggle. That’s a Problem
By Chris Gampat
February 9, 2026
The majority of newer photographers that I see on YouTube, Reddit, and several other places often shoot exactly what they see. With that said, they're not putting a special or unique perspective on what's in front of them. Instead, they've become reactionary and act as if they've got aphantasia. Part of this, I believe, comes from the fact that so many cameras give you an exposure preview setting of sorts -- essentially letting the camera make the decision for you instead of creatively understanding what one is seeing.
These 3 Lenses are Over a Decade Old, and Still Great!
By Nilofer Khan
February 9, 2026
Full frame lenses are plenty in number, but then there are some models that have outdone the others. Today, we look at a few lenses that have been exceptional in many ways. Despite being launched in 2016, they remain the perfect balance of performance and price for many young creators. Have a look.