Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley
Best Leica camera alternatives
Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level
The best disposable cameras
buying guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today
The Nikon D800 was never meant to be a pro sports camera – but it changed my career the moment I ordered it
Opinion While the Nikon D800 was never a sports camera, it was the literal game-changer that shaped my whole career as a professional sports photographer
Meike’s first autofocus lens for Fujifilm GFX is proving so popular that more could be coming
News GFX photographers asked for more autofocus lenses – and Meike may be listening
This ultra-rare Leica lens prototype was designed by Apple legend Jony Ive – and now it is heading to auction
News Apple legend Jony Ive's prototype designed Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH RED goes up for sale!
This limited-edition 50mm f/1.1 lens brings pre-war character to Leica M cameras
News A new 50mm f/1.1 lens brings Kino Plasmat character to the Leica M mount
Being an amateur photographer might be the greatest creative freedom of all
Opinion Why being an “amateur photographer” might be the best title any photographer can have
Why I stopped chasing megapixels and started taking better photographs
Opinion The megapixel race distracted me from what photography is really about – pictures!
The best thermal imaging binoculars
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature
The best camera sliders for video and filmmaking in 2026: make your sweeping shots silky smooth
Buying Guide Here are some of the best camera sliders and dollies for shooting video, for any type of camera to suit all budgets
Leica 28mm Summicron-M f/2 ASPH. review
review The Leica 28mm Summicron-M is small, fast and fantastic – but is it really worth $6,000?
I’ll die on this hill: The Nikon F5 is the best 35mm camera you can buy
Opinion I’ve used the Nikon F5 for 15 years –nothing has beaten it
Telephoto lenses are making you a lazy photographer. There, I said it.
Opinion The uncomfortable truth about telephoto lenses and how they make you a lazy photographer
The best camera for film students in 2026
buying guide The best camera for film students needs to be easy for beginners to use but advanced enough to last the course
The best YouTube cameras in 2026: our favorite content creation tools!
Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more
The Cheapest Leica cameras you can buy
Buying Guide These are the cheapest Leica cameras you can buy today, some might surprise you
The best opera glasses: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today
The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2026
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…
The best spotting scopes: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope
The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
I was wrong about the Leica M EV1 – this really is an M camera
Opinion The Leica M EV1 proves the soul of an M camera is bigger than its rangefinder
The best binoculars: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for
The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.
