
Sebastian Oakley
For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley

The best YouTube cameras in 2026: our favorite content creation tools!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more

Nikon is developing a 120-300mm f/2.8 with a built-in teleconverter, and I can already see pros wanting one
By Sebastian Oakley published
News A 120-300mm f/2.8 that becomes a 420mm f/4? Nikon may have just revealed a future sports classic

Rare Leica cameras with serious history are heading to auction — and one could reach into the MILLIONS
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Tazio Secchiaroli’s Leica MP is heading to auction — and it helped define La Dolce Vita photography

Best Leica M lenses: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras

The Fujifilm pro-grade X-H2S just became a better buy thanks to $200 off
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save $200 on the Fujifilm X-H2S, one of Fuji’s best hybrid cameras

Kodak goes big with new large-format film and 100ft bulk rolls
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak adds large-format and bulk films to its growing in-house line-up

This 102MP Fujifilm GFX100 II deal saves you a cool $500
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save $500 on the Fujifilm GFX100 II medium format powerhouse

Save $100 on the Fujifilm X Half, the retro compact camera built for pure fun
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Fujifilm’s quirky X Half just dropped to $549 — and now it makes a lot more sense

Matt Stuart: "I have 1 second worth of success in Photography, maybe 500 max good pictures" - so are we trying to achieve an impossible standard?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinon Matt Stuart’s brutal truth should make us all kinder to our Photography

I gave up color photography for one year; four years later, I still haven’t gone back
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I stopped shooting color - and it made photography feel new again

Thypoch’s tiny new 28mm pancake lens brings 1950s charm to Leica M cameras
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This ultra-slim 28mm lens could be the perfect everyday street photography companion, and it only costs $459 / £329

The Alfie [ BOXX ] might be the most charming film camera Kickstarter of 2026
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Alfie Cameras’ [ BOXX ] proves the future of film photography might be beautifully old-fashioned

The best camera for film students in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best camera for film students needs to be easy for beginners to use but advanced enough to last the course

This 1.3cm-thick Leica M-mount lens from Artralab packs nine elements into a pocket-sized body of brass or black gloss paint
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This impossibly slim 28mm Leica M-mount lens just got a very stylish upgrade

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is now $1,000 cheaper, and drone creators should take notice
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This $1,000 DJI Mavic 4 Pro saving is one of the best drone deals I’ve seen lately

Leitz Cine expands Hektor lens range with Fujifilm GFX compatibility
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leitz Cine gives Fujifilm GFX creators a new cinematic lens option

Best compact binoculars: roof prism binos that you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying gude Perfect whether you're out for a walk or watching sports, these are the best compact binoculars available today

The best thermal imaging binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best thermal imaging binoculars let you spot wildlife and people in darkness or camouflaged using their heat signature

The best night vision goggles and binoculars in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

The OM System OM-5 Mark II just hit its lowest-ever price with a do-it-all travel lens
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save $150 on this OM System OM-5 Mark II bundle with a huge 14-150mm zoom

The new Leica M-A Hammertone might be the ultimate collector’s film camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica brings back a rare industrial finish for its 20th anniversary camera, honoring a Japanese milestone

The Canon R7 just dropped to $1,449, and you get free editing software too
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal One of Canon’s best APS-C mirrorless cameras just became even better value
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