
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 spotting scopes in 2025: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope

The best binoculars In 2025: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

Full-frame flexibility for Under $300? Panasonic’s 20-60mm zoom gets a 50% price Cut
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Don’t sleep on this: Panasonic’s 20-60mm lens drops to its lowest price yet

The Nikon D850 is our highest-rated DSLR ever, and now it's under $1,800!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Nikon D850 the best DSLR ever made, and now you can grab it for under $1,800 and save $600 in the process!

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

Nikon Z5 II price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Now shipping This is where you can buy the Nikon Z5 II in the US or UK

Why Nikon’s new Z-Mount 200mm f/2 would mean everything to me
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Z-Mount is great, with the rumored Z 200mm f/2, It could be legendary!

From wide angles to wildlife - Sigma’s vast 16-300mm lens is shipping on May 16th
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Sigma’s new 16-300mm lens ships May 16: A game-changer for versatile photography

Nikon’s pro-grade 24-70mm f/2.8 Z lens drops to $1,996.95
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Serious savings on a serious lens: $400 off the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 S

This Nikon Z7 II deal under $1,800 is a STEAL, and you're saving $500 in the process
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save $500 on Nikon's best "all-rounder", the Nikon Z7 II now on sale for under $1,800!

SAVE $300 of the Alice Camera mirrorless add-on that turns your phone into a pro-camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Take $300 off the Alice Camera that transforms your phone into a pro shooter

How the 28mm focal length stole my heart (and my family photos)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The lens I never wanted became the one I can't live without

The olive legacy continues? Leica M11-P Safari whispers stir excitement
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Classic green, modern machine: Leica M11-P Safari edition could be next

The best Leica cameras in 2025: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
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.

The best monoculars in 2025: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package

Sony’s new 50-150mm f/2 GM Is the lens we were told couldn’t exist
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion When Sony launched the new FE 50-150mm f/2 GM at $3,898, my first thought wasn’t about price - it was about potential!

MASSIVE $700 off the Canon R5 C: the ultimate hybrid camera for content creators offers 8K video and 45MP stills at a new-low
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Save big and shoot MASSIVE with $700 off the 8K video and 45MP photo

100 Years of Leica: Celebrate the camera that changed photography forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica at 100: Free NYC festival honors the world’s most iconic camera

Save money, not quality – these Canon refurbished binoculars are the smart buy
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Get premium quality for less with these fantastic Canon refurbished binocular deals

I ditched my laptop for photo editing. I now use my phone, and have never looked back
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How I simplified my photography workflow with my phone and I never looked back!

Thypoch updates Simera lenses with ergonomic focus tabs
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Simera type II: Thypoch’s refined take on the 28mm and 35mm f/1.4 classics

Canon R6 Mark II camera drops to its lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals With a HUGE $500 saving the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is now under $2K

Save a MASSIVE $500 on the Sony A7 IV at it drops below 2K!
By Sebastian Oakley published
updated The Sony A7 Mark IV is now available for just £1,998, saving you a HUGE $500
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