Sebastian Oakley

Sebastian Oakley

Ecommerce Editor

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

Leica Summaron 35
Leica could be bringing back a legendary 35mm lens, but there's one thing about this rumor I just don't believe

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News A new Leica Summaron 35mm for just €2,000? I'd love to believe it, but I know Leica better than that

News
Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm F2.5 -SKOPAR 100th model
This beautiful Voigtländer lens celebrates 100 years of photographic history – and Leica fans will love it!

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News 100 years in the making! Voigtländer unveils a stunning silver anniversary lens for Leica M cameras

News
Camp Snap 110D
Missed out on the Camp Snap 110D? The retro camera sensation is back, with November preorders now open!

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Pre-order This tiny retro camera sold out almost instantly – now the Camp Snap 110D is back for round two!

Pre-order
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90mm f4 close focus
Voigtländer’s new APO-Lanthar 90mm F4 brings close focusing to M-mount cameras

By Ben Andrews, Sebastian Oakley Published

News Voigtländer’s new 90mm F4 delivers close-focus versatility in a classic rangefinder design

News
Urban puzzle — © Luca Paccusse / Siena Awards 2026
These three award-winning street photographs prove that timing really is everything

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News The art of seeing the unseen: These stunning street photographs just won big at the Siena Awards

News
Leica Q2 Monochrom
Best camera for black and white photography in 2026

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.

Buying guide
Group of young people aiming their disposable cameras towards the viewer
The best disposable cameras

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying Guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today

Buying Guide
Sony A7 IV
B&H knocks a massive $500 off the Sony A7 IV in a deal that's too good to ignore

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal The $500 drop that makes the Sony A7 IV a no-brainer

Deal
Firefly Video Editor
Adobe Firefly is changing the way we edit videos – and it could make life a whole lot easier for creators

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Sponsor Content Created With Adobe

Adobe Firefly could change video editing forever – and creators are going to love it

Sony A7 III deal
Sony's legendary A7 III might be eight years old, but at $500 off, it's still a camera I'd happily recommend

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal The Sony A7 III has $500 off at Adorama, making it under $1,500!

Deal
Arri Film Lab 1.5
Arri just made digital video footage look even more like film – and it's four times faster, too!

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News From 8mm nostalgia to 65mm cinema, Arri's latest update brings analog magic to digital filmmaking

News
Insta360 Luna Pro
I've spent a month with the Insta360 Luna Pro, and I'm convinced this is the future of filmmaking

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion I've never had this much fun with a camera! The Insta360 Luna Pro has completely changed how I shoot video

Opinion
Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 APO
Light Lens Lab is taking aim at Leica's premium optics with an exciting new 50mm f/2 APO

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Leica photographers, take note! A new 50mm f/2 APO is reportedly coming in 2027

News
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon just knocked $300 off one of its best mirrorless cameras – and it's a photographer's dream!

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal One of Canon's most powerful mirrorless cameras just dropped to $4,099 – saving you $300!

Deal
Leica 0-Series, dating back to 1923
This 103-year-old Leica just sold for $4.9 MILLION – and it's one of the most important cameras ever made

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News One of the rarest Leica cameras in the world has just sold for an astonishing $4.9 million

News
Leica M EV1 with the 50mm Summilux-m classic attached
The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying guide Leica cameras may come with a premium price tag, but few rivals can match their exceptional image quality, craftsmanship, and the unique photographic experience they deliver.

Buying guide
Quito, Ecuador 1982 © Graciela Iturbide/Leica Hall of Fame Award 2026, Leica Gallery Wetzlar 2026
Leica has just honored one of photography's greatest storytellers, and her black-and-white images are extraordinary

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News From the streets of Mexico to photographic immortality, Leica honors Graciela Iturbide's extraordinary career

News
Best film: our picks of the best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film for your camera
Best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film in 2026: these are our picks of the best films you can still buy, whatever for your camera

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!

Buying Guide
Canon EOS R1
The best C2PA enabled cameras

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying guide Protect the provenance of your photography with the best C2PA-enabled cameras

Buying guide
Leica LOBA 26 Finalists
From professional wrestler to photography's top prize! Meet the winners of the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Leica just awarded €40,000 to a former professional wrestler turned photographer, and his story is remarkable

News
A triptych with two of the best bird feeder cameras hanging and a shot of a robin
The best bird feeder cameras – we've tested 8 smart ways to watch birds remotely

By Lauren Scott last updated

BUYING GUIDE A must-buy for any backyard twitcher, here are the best bird feeder cameras available today

BUYING GUIDE
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
These are the best Amazon camera deals across the Amazon Big Deal Days sale

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Deals The sale is only a couple of days away - but the deals have already started!

Deals
Polaroid Now Gen 3
The Polaroid Now Gen 3 is just $134.99 – gift it to someone you love or keep it yourself

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal A Polaroid plus 16 shots of film for $134.99? This is a brilliant gift idea

Deal
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
This gorgeous Fujifilm instant camera is now $35.95 off at Amazon

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Deal I’d happily unwrap this Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo – especially now it’s just $199

Deal
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
I’m not a Canon shooter, but this legendary f/1.2 lens makes me want to become one

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion This Canon f/1.2 lens makes me want to convert – and Amazon just knocked $199 off

Opinion
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