Subscribe to get the Phoblographer Banner-Ad Free for $25/year.
Here’s the latest:
The Sony Lens that Failed. And Why No One Talks About It
by Nilofer Khan
March 19, 2026
There have been instances where one wonders—Will lens makers introduce optics that offer some character? While most lenses today offer stereotypical, clinically sharp images (much of which is a result of such demands), some groups want lenses to add flare when shooting against the sun. Sony lenses are often known to adhere to the former, but there was a time when they came close to creating a perfect optical system that offered character, but it failed.
Flic Film Chrome 100 Review: The Film Emulsion No One Told You About
by Chris Gampat
March 19, 2026
Maybe it's because I haven't made images with Ektachrome since I reviewed it back in 2018 and even then I've got the memories of how it was back in 2012 -- but this is a story about a rare time that I've been completely fooled. The other day, Gear Editor Feroz Khan and I were on our Thursday call. He asked about why no one else makes positive/chrome film. That eventually lead me to Blue Moon Camera's website. And there, I found Flic Film Chrome 100. It's a film emulsion that is spooled by a company in Alberta, Canada. Their website states that it's respooled Ektachrome 100. In fact, I made photographs with both it and Kodacolor 100 and the images looked so similar.
This is Canon’s Most Slept on Lens
by Nilofer Khan
March 19, 2026
Canon has been one of the few companies to continue pushing the boundaries of its optical system. With the EF mount, the company introduced models such as 200mm f2, 24-70mm f2.8L, and 50mm f1.8 STM lenses. However, with the RF, the list is small but continuously growing. And one lens that managed to win us over but is continuously ignored, is the Canon RF 100mm f2.8 Macro.
Check Us Out on Telegram
by Chris Gampat
March 19, 2026
In a world so riddled with AI slop and sloppy content churned out for clicks, the only way to make real human voices heard is to shout from every corner; RSS feeds, newsletters, social media or even messaging apps like Telegram. For those who haven’t heard yet of this nifty little app, Telegram is kind of similar to WhatsApp except where it matters, such as AI not being embedded in the app or not belonging to Meta. It’s got a fairly impressive user base, with over 450 million daily active users — that’s a sixteenth of the world population, just so you know.
Is Sony Finally Getting Serious About APS-C?
by Nilofer Khan
March 18, 2026
When it comes to choosing a sensor, there are many who prefer full frame over APS-C. However, despite its lack of popularity, there are still many who feel APS-C works better for them, such as wildlife and bird photographers. Sony is one of the few companies that have managed to introduce stylish models with good performance in this segment, with the a6xxx series touted to be the best. It appears that the company is keen on growing this line-up, with reports of a6900's potential specs surfacing online. Have a look.
Introducing: Visual Imagery and Tea Ceremony Workshop
by Chris Gampat
March 18, 2026
This has been a very long time in the making, and I'm very excited to finally make this happen. The Phoblographer is launching workshops for photographers who want to find ways to grow beyond just what all the social media content developers and YouTubers tell you you need. And we're doing this in a very special way that so many others don't do. More importantly, we're doing this at an extremely affordable price point at a secret location in New York City.
Viltrox Vintage V2 Flash Review: The $36 Street Photography Magic Trick
by Chris Gampat
March 18, 2026
I realize that the title of this article is going to be very divisive. But I don't care because it's the truth. You see, lots of photographers don't want to use flash because they don't know how to use it and only capture what they see. But real photographers I've often believed see moments in their heads and use the tools available to them to make them come to life on celluloid and in pixels. And here's the thing: flash has become so easy that anyone can really do it if you just put in a few minutes to learn it. But the Viltrox Vintage V2 flash kind of makes it a skill again -- and I really love that.
TTArtisan 35mm f2 APO Review: The $470 Lens in $9,000 Clothing
by Chris Gampat
March 18, 2026
When I was done reviewing the Leica 35mm f1.2 APO for Leica M mount, I was yearning for more. I hadn't looked so adoringly at photos like that in a very long time. So like any other photographer with GAS that needs to be vented, I went around the web searching. The quest brought me the path of the TTArtisan 35mm f2 APO. So I called one in for review. When I tell you that this is the lens that led me to question everything, I'm really, really not kidding you.
The Two Best APS-C Cameras for Birding
by Nilofer Khan
March 18, 2026
Bird photography is an excellent genre that allows one to observe birds up close in their natural habitat. But the biggest challenge is getting a camera and lenses that can see far off, so you can see these creatures up close. If you are keen to photograph birds, these two APS-C cameras are the best. Why? Scroll down and see.
