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Adapt Leica M-Mount Lenses to Fujifilm (The Right Way)

The Fujifilm X-Series is built around the philosophy of tactile, analog-style shooting. With physical dials and film simulations, these cameras practically beg you to slow down. But as Fujifilm’s modern sensors have evolved, they can sometimes render images with a hyper-perfect, clinical digital edge. If you want to introduce some organic character back into your…
Viltrox TCL-X100VI Review | A Budget-Friendly 50mm Upgrade

The Fujifilm X100 series has always thrived on the constraints of its fixed 23mm lens. But with the X100VI’s high-resolution 40MP sensor, photographers are cropping more than ever to achieve that standard 50mm “human eye” look. While digital zooming is convenient, nothing quite replicates the optical compression and depth-of-field control of a true 50mm lens.…
Thypoch Simera 75mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

When a new manufacturer steps into the M-mount arena with an ambitious focal length like a 75mm f1.4, they are entering a space defined by some of the greatest lenses ever made. You’re competing against the legendary Summilux and the modern, clinical precision of the APO-Summicron. While it’s a relatively newish third-party brand, the Thypoch Simera…
Viltrox WCL-X100VI Review | A Budget-Friendly 28mm Upgrade

The Fujifilm X100 series has always been about the “one camera, one lens” philosophy. But as we’ve seen with the jump to the 40MP sensor in the X100VI, that “one lens” is being asked to do more than ever. While the native 23mm f/2 lens holds up remarkably well, sometimes you just need a wider…
Sony A7V – They’re Back In The Game

It’s been roughly four years since Sony released the A7IV. The Sony A7 series has always been their midrange body, and it was desperately in need of an update. At the time, with cameras like the Canon R6 or, later, the Nikon Z6 III, the Sony A7IV just felt outdated even at launch. Now, Sony…
Viltrox 9mm f2.8 AIR Review & Sample Photos

The Viltrox 9mm f2.8 Air is a super-compact APS-C autofocus lens available in Fujifilm X-mount, Sony E, and Nikon Z. The 9mm on APS-C is roughly equivalent to a 13.5mm full-frame lens, which is that magical 12-14mm range where landscape photography can get really fun. I’m testing the Fuji version here, shot primarily on my…
Viltrox Spark Z3 Flash – Review & Sample Photos

Viltrox has been nailing it with lenses lately, carving out a niche with great optics at a killer price, and now they’re taking a swing at the strobe game. And the result? A flash that’s less “pro studio workhorse” and more “stylish little helper” you can actually fit in your jeans pocket. I really like…
Lexar ARMOR V60 UHS-II Memory Cards: Review

In the world of memory cards, where speed and reliability can make or break a shoot, Lexar has thrown down the gauntlet with its new ARMOR series. Launched in early 2025, the ARMOR GOLD and ARMOR SILVER PRO SDXC UHS-II cards are the world’s first stainless-steel encased SD cards, blending tank-like durability with professional-grade performance.…
Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air Lens Review & Sample Photos

The Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air is a compact APS-C autofocus lens available in both Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount and Fujifilm X-mount formats. I’m using a Fujifilm version for this review, shot mostly on the Fujifilm X-T2. Pros Cons Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air – Amazon / B&H Use Coupon Code AlikGriffin for an extra 5% off…
Viltrox 135mm f1.8 LAB Review – Don’t Sleep On This One

A lot of interesting things have come from Viltrox this year, one of them is a new line of premium lenses that they are labeling as LAB. Today, we have the Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB Lens for Sony, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 LAB for both Nikon and Sony and the newest Viltrox AF 85mm…