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| Photo: Mitchell Clark |
A lot of gear passes through our hands throughout the course of a year, and we wouldn't blame you if you missed some of the coverage. That's why we've made this article, which we'll keep updated throughout the year with all the cameras, lenses, and other pieces of gear that we've used.
Be sure to check back; we're always working on the next review or sample gallery.
Index:
January
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM sample gallery
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Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM | F5.6 | 1/100 sec | ISO 100 |
We got to test Canon's latest fast, wide-angle lens in a variety of scenarios, including on a trip to Mississippi, far from the gloom of the Pacific Northwest winter. While there's plenty of controversy around the amount of software correction the lens does, we invite you to see the results for yourselves.
Leica SL3-S initial review
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| Photo: Richard Butler |
The first big camera release of 2025 was the SL3-S, an SLR-style mirrorless camera from Leica, which focuses on speed. While the regular SL3 features a 60MP sensor, which can only manage 5fps with continuous autofocus, the S model uses a 24MP sensor capable of 30fps shooting. It has a lot of DNA from the Panasonic S5IIX, but has Leica's stellar build quality and user interface. You can read more about it in our initial review.
Nikon Z50II review
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| Photo: Richard Butler |
In January, we finished our review of the Nikon Z50II, an update to the company's APS-C camera, which aims to be a great hybrid option for those who shoot both stills and videos. We found that, while it features the same processor and autofocus system as higher-end options like the Z6III, it doesn't quite live up to the standards those cameras set. Still, it's a solid offering, especially given its sub-$1,000 price.
February
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.2 S pre-production sample gallery
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| Photo: Mitchell Clark |
We got the opportunity to shoot with a pre-production model of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 for a few hours. While our sample gallery only includes out-of-camera JPEGs and isn't necessarily an indicator of exactly how a final production lens will perform, it does show the type of photos that a lens this fast and wide can produce.
OM System OM-3 review
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| Photo: Mitchell Clark |
It's not often that we get the chance to fully review a camera in time for its launch, but the stars aligned with the OM System OM-3, which is essentially the guts of the company's flagship OM-1 II, fit into a retro-style body. The end result isn't perfect, but if you're looking for a travel camera that can handle almost anything you throw at it, it's a hard option to ignore.
Leica D-Lux 8 review
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| Photo: Richard Butler |
There aren't that many enthusiast compacts coming out these days, so we were happy to be able to review Leica's D-Lux 8. Unfortunately, we found it doesn't quite live up to the expectations of its price, despite its well-designed user interface and decent image quality.
Panasonic Lumix GH7 review
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| Photo: Dale Baskin |
At long last, in February we published our review of Panasonic's video-focused GH7, complete with a video that we made while testing it that showcases some of its capabilities. We found that it still manages to stand out in a market where high-end video features are becoming increasingly common on hybrid cameras and that it's surprisingly capable at shooting stills as well.
Panasonic S1RII initial review
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| Photo: Mitchell Clark |
Meanwhile, Panasonic also announced a new full-frame hybrid camera, the S1RII. It features a new 44MP sensor and can record video at up to 8K/30p. We've also made sure to quickly get the camera in front of our studio test scene to analyze the image quality of its sensor, given that it's one that we haven't seen before in a stills camera.
Zeiss Otus ML 50mm F1.4 pre-production sample gallery
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| Photo: Mitchell Clark |
In February, Zeiss announced its first new stills lenses in several years. We were able to shoot a pre-production copy of the Otus ML 50mm F1.4 to get a feel for what kind of a standard the company is setting as it brings its flagship manual-focus line to the mirrorless market.
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G sample gallery
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| Photo: Mitchell Clark |
Rounding out the month was Sony's announcement of a new wide-angle lens, the lightweight, compact 16mm F1.8 G. We took it on vacation to Europe to get an idea of how it performs.
March
Sigma BF review in progress
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Even at a glance, the BF stands out from most other cameras. Photo: Richard Butler |
A lot happened at and around the CP+ trade show this year, but Sigma's announcements were undoubtedly the talk of the town. The company introduced a new camera called the BF, which features an extremely minimal interface focused on the essentials of photography. We've broken down the things that make it special in our review in progress, which we plan on expanding after spending more time with the camera.
Fujifilm GFX100RF initial review
Fujifilm is also swinging for the fences this year. The GFX100RF is a medium format camera with a fixed 28mm equiv. F4 lens. It features a toggle switch that lets you crop in on your photos automatically to simulate different focal lengths and even has a large dial on the back for controlling your aspect ratio.
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