Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical VM review – Setting a new standard.
Sharing my in-depth hands on review of the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 APSH with lots of real life samples and how it stacks up against the Noctilux 50mm F0.95.
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The Leica 35mm F2 v4 Bokeh King review – the accidental King
One of the most mentioned Summicrons across Leica’s history, let us take a deeper look today at this 1980 lens in 2023 in terms of how it renders and how it stays unique.
Light Lens Lab 50mm F2 Speed Panchro II – Reviving the cinematic classic.
Sharing a hands-on real world review of the Light Lens Lab 50mm ƒ2 Speed Panchro II. Look forward to many image samples and how this lens is unique in its own way.
Portraiture with the Leica Noctilux 50mm F1 version 1 – An unique and enduring love.
A hands on and honest heart to heart conversation on using the Leica Noctilux 50mm F1 version 1 for a portraiture session. Look forward to many real life samples and an in depth discussion on what makes the E58 unique.
Review of the Leica Summilux-M 35mm ƒ1.4 ASPH (close-focusing) – Documenting Singapore’s Fishery Port
Sharing a hands-on review of the (2022) Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH and a documentation of Jurong Fishery Port in the review. Look forward to many real world samples.
Sony Alpha 7R V (α7RV) review – Power and Performance, but is it Perfect?
Sharing my detailed Part 1 of 2 full hands-on review of the Sony A7R V / α7R V with the FE35mm F1.4Gm, GF24-70mm F2.8 GM II. look forward to a honest sharing with lots of real life samples.
The Fujifilm X100 in 2023 – why I still love it
Why do I still love the 13 years old Fujifilm X100 in 2023? Let me share why with a nice set of hands on images from this much loved camera.
Viltrox 75mm F1.2 Pro Review – In a league of its own
Sharing my in-depth hands-on review of the Viltrox 75mm F1.2 PRO for Fujifilm X-mount. Look forward to many real world samples and a honest discussion on the handling, image quality and performance.
Voigtlander 35mm F1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II review – Exceeding expectations
A in-depth review of the Voigtlander 35mm F1.5 Aspherical I II on the Leica M10-P. Look forward to many real world samples.
TTArtisan 35mm F0.95 review – is this ‘the’ Noctilux for Fujifilm X-mount?
Sharing my hands on and honest review of the TTArtisan 35mm F0.95 lens on Fujifilm X-mount. Look forward to many real world samples and how the lens performs at F0.95.
Fujifilm X-T5 review – the value in tradition and an in-depth comparison with the X-H2
With the release of the X-H2, X-T5 and X-H2S, here is my in-depth comparison of the X-T5 vs the X-H2 and why tradition matters to the imaging centric Fujifilm user and why the X-T5 will be my choice.
The classic endures in 2022 – Leica M240 and 1976 35mm Summicron ver3
Review of the M240 in 2022, together with a 1976 35mm Summicron. How does this ‘aged’ set-up hold up against the more modern variants? Look forward to many real-life samples and a honest discussion.
A hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-H2S – Future Optimisation and the 3 meanings behind the ‘S’.
Sharing my hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-H2S. Look forward to me touching on 3 questions few reviewers will share and also what the ‘S’ means in my opinion.
The Fujifilm X-H2S and X-Summit 2022 – Afterthoughts about the future of X-mount.
My honest after-thoughts on the next steps of the X-mount system after the conclusion of the X-Summit 4 days ago. Look forward to discussions touching on the X-Trans V sensor, the XF lens collection, Kaizen, PASM dial and of course cost of the system.
Review of the 2022 Wotancraft Scout – Vintage Tech perfected.
A full length detailed review of the 2022 Wotancraft Scout camera bag. Look forward to a honest break-down of how the bag performs in real life as a camera bag and EDC.
5 Principles for a mindset refresh when I hit a photography rut
Sharing 5 principles that I use to move my mindset out of a photography rut together with a photo-series I did recently while going though similar. Note, not the usual: ‘you should do’. type of article.
Good Glass Matters webinar with Ivan Joshua Loh and Fujifilm Asia Pacific (Singapore)
Featuring a Facebook Live webinar on Fujifilm optics with Fujifilm X-Photographer Ivan Joshua Low in collaboration with Fujifilm Asia Pacfic.
Reuniting with the Ricoh GR III in 2022 – a lovely affair.
An update to my photography experience with the Ricoh GR III. Look forward to a honest sharing of views and many real-life samples from the camera.
Fujinon XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR Review – Fujifilm’s 35mm perfected
A honest hands-on review of the 2021 XF23mm f1.4 LM WR lens on why this is my most awaited lens from the September announcements with many real life samples.
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 quick review – The Tiny Performer
A real world hands-on mini review of the tiny Z 40mm F2 lens for Nikon Z mirrorless with a variety of real world sample.
