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The Old Sony Lens You Should Get Before the Price Goes Up
The latest from the Phoblographer for October 27th, 2025.
Chris Gampat
October 27, 2025
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Leica Users Can Now Tether Directly in Lightroom Classic
By Nilofer Khan
October 27, 2025
Leica Camera AG has launched some exciting cameras over the years. To further assist photographers, Leica has also launched the LUX app, which enables users to create Leica-like images on their phones. Now, as part of the latest addition of changes, the company is allowing photographers a chance to view the images live on their laptops. How so? With the help of Lightroom Classics. Have a look.
Best 3 Affordable, Used Full Frame Cameras for Gen Z
By Nilofer Khan
October 27, 2025
Full-frame cameras are important for many young users, especially those looking to upgrade from APS-C for higher resolution. However, it can be challenging to find models that meet both the performance and price points. Here are some options we have that can help meet your needs. They are tested in real real-world environment, which means they can do well even today.
The Camera Bag I Got All Wrong, Sort Of
By Chris Gampat
October 27, 2025
I'm without a doubt, the journalist in the photography world is the most experience with the camera bag industry. And I really mean it when I say that I don't get things wrongs -- especially because I may not be the user I was intended for. On top of that, sometimes I'm also given information that just doesn't make sense. The Gura Gear Kiboko City 6L Sling is indeed the best that I've used in years. But what I didn't realize is that indeed, I am the intended audience. The problem here though is that I used to wrong camera gear with it. Call this article the extremely rare re-review.
Is the Nikon Df Still Worth it In 2025?
By Chris Gampat
October 27, 2025
Before the launch of the Nikon Zf, photographers massively lusted over the Nikon Df. Many of them wanted a retro-style camera body. And originally, all we got was a smaller, APS-C option. And still, the Nikon Df remains to be the Nikon F mount digital camera that really lasted and ended up being lusted over more than nearly any other out there. We published our review of the camera in 2014, and it still is one of the reviews we reference a few times a year. And, back in 2023, we even updated it.
How Good is the Old Sony Zeiss 85mm f1.4?
By Chris Gampat
October 26, 2025
The older Sony Zeiss 85mm f1.4 for A mount is a lens that has a beautiful look to it -- and I state that even today. When I reviewed the lens back in 2012, I was shocked at the image quality rhat it was able to produce. It was better than so many other lenses that I'd used at the time and much easier to work with than Canon's 85mm f1.2 L at the time. My favorite thing about it, however, was how it rendered skin tones of various different people.
This Will Save Your Camera from Danger
By Chris Gampat
October 26, 2025
Hey pros! Listen up! Our photography insurance program is designed to be there when photographers really need it! We’re giving you more than the competition can in different ways! Here’s a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn’t necessarily cover what happens to it in case of dust, inclement weather, etc. That’s …
Is Viltrox Working on a Bright Zoom Lens?
By Nilofer Khan
October 26, 2025
Viltrox has some exciting prime lenses in its portfolio. This includes 85mm f1.4 FE, 135mm f1.8, and 28mm f4.5, which have offered some exceptional performance and are built at a great price. The company has continued to create new lenses, and it now appears they are trying to build a new lens that offers a variety of ranges. If you are someone who wants a zoom lens with a constant aperture, then Viltrox's next evolution could be of help.
The Best Canon RF Lenses Under $1000 for Gen Z
By Nilofer Khan
October 25, 2025
Canon has many exceptional lenses for photographers. The L series, for instance, is pretty great for any professional photographer. However, when it comes to beginners, the options shrink a lot. But worry not. We have found a few options from Canon itself that can be of help to you. Have a look.
In 2018, Tamron Made One of Their Best Portrait Lenses
By Chris Gampat
October 25, 2025
In 2018, I reviewed the Tamron 70-210mm f4 lens for Canon EF mount. This lens back in the day was pretty affordable, and it can still be had at affordable prices. These days, Tamron has made a 70-180mm f2.8 lens -- but the lens I'd truly love to see make a return is the 70-210mm. It gives us so much more reach and is also a whole lot more versatile. That, and these days, I'd argue that we don't need an f2.8 zoom. If I need something that fast, I'll just switch to a prime lens instead.