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The latest from the Phoblographer for October 30th, 2025
Chris Gampat
October 30, 2025
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Is Sony Developing New Zoom Lenses for Wildlife Photographers?
By Nilofer Khan
October 30, 2025
Sony cameras are spectacular, and the innovations they have achieved so far are a testament to that. However, Sony's lenses are just extraordinary, as they not only offer crystal image quality but also a compact size. The company's G and GM series are examples of this, with each offering something different from the last. According to new reports, the company is committed to expanding this portfolio with new lenses. Here is a look.
Photographers are Sleeping on Leica’s Best Retro Camera
By Chris Gampat
October 30, 2025
Lots of photographers hype up and talk about the Leica M9 -- and I'm totally one of them. The Kodak sensor gave us images that looked and felt like something completely different and a whole lot like slide film. And with newer M cameras, we've gotten similar looks for sure. But in a conversation that I had recently with the staff, the Leica M9 is actually not totally worth buying today unless you get a really good copy. Instead, I'd tell any photographer to go for the Leica S2 instead. The simple reason for this: it's basically the Leica M9 but better in ways that most photographers would yearn for.
These Older Nikon Cameras are Better Than Many Brand New Options
By Nilofer Khan
October 30, 2025
Nikon has some exceptional cameras in their arsenal. The company has launched devices that help professionals, semi-professionals, and enthusiasts in their endeavours. For instance, their DSLR range has some fascinating offerings, which, while old, continue to shine even today. If you are someone who wants an old camera with a certain image quality, then the cameras listed here can be of help to you
We Asked the World’s Worst Photographers for Advice
By Alberto Lima
October 30, 2025
what if someone created an AI photographer? What pearls of wisdom might they have? Would they be able to help you become a better photographer? Wonder no more, we built multiple AI Photographers and then interviewed them and asked for photo critiques.
What the Hell Did Nikon Do to the Zf?
By Chris Gampat
October 29, 2025
Yesterday, Nikon announced their new firmware 3.0 for the Nikon Zf. So we've updated our review accordingly to reflect some of the changes to the camera that will specifically affect photographers -- not content creators and not video shooters. To be really honest here, Nikon is giving the camera some seemingly cool stuff that is falling flat on its face like a person in a drunken stupor. With this said, I really want to tell Nikon to go home -- it's drunk. On top of this, they haven't addressed any of the issues around the flash system not working the way it should: which is something several journalists at the Phoblographer have complained about.
Canon R1 vs Sony A9 III: The Best Camera for Sports Photography
By Nilofer Khan
October 29, 2025
Canon and Sony cameras have always been competing with one another. While Sony moved to mirrorless cameras before others, that did not stop companies from competing with one another. However, since Canon transitioned to mirrorless, the situation hasn't changed significantly. In fact, now both companies are direct competitors in many ways. Today, we examine the two best options the companies have to offer.
Contax G2’s Price is About to Skyrocket
By Nilofer Khan
October 29, 2025
Amongst the various cameras today, the 35mm rangefinder cameras are quite popular. One of the reasons is that one gets a chance to create images with a nostalgic device, and one that offers distinct images. One such device is the Contax G2, launched in 1996. Despite being almost three decades old, the device is set to see a price hike soon. Here is a look at it.
Panasonic S9 Review Update: Will Photographers Care?
By Chris Gampat
October 29, 2025
Today, we're updating our Panasonic S9 review. With that new update comes something that has also come to several of the LUMIX lenses available: the addition of customizable control over what you can do with the focusing ring. It's an odd one if you're a photographer. The details of the update are below, but you can check out our full review here.
The Best Used Camera Battle: Sony A7 III or Nikon Z5 II
By Nilofer Khan
October 29, 2025
Nikon and Sony cameras are pretty great in their own way. Nikon's latest mirrorless models build on their older ones and Sony's offerings have been doing pretty well, too. While many would opt for Sony due to its sheer number of lenses and advanced autofocus, it appears that Nikon is trying to change that. So, here is a face-off between the cameras, and let's see which one fares well.