Jon Sienkiewicz Blog

When it's so hot that fire hydrants hold signs that read, "Dogs Welcome!" or so cold that you have to chew your vodka shooter, photographers must take special precautions to maintain focus. Here are the products that are alleged to protect you from everything except arachibutyrophobia (the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth).

If you shoot with any Fujifilm X-series camera you know the joy of adjusting the color settings to create real or imaginary film simulations. Here's the single best resource for replicating favorite traditional films or creating your own palette, and best of all, it's a genuine Fujifilm website.

Boost the versatility, functionality and overall usefulness of your smartphone, whether you capture photos or videos, with these elite accessories.

Laowa Lenses (AKA Venus Optics) has released the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF, a newly-redesigned iteration of their popular ultra-wideangle. We tested the autofocus model on a Nikon Zf and the results were WOW! And somehow, in this confusing economy, the price is lower than its predecessor.

Great news for all photographers who shoot 35mm black & white film, Leica's new Monopan 50 film claims resolution of up to 280 line pairs per millimeter, Spectral Range extending up to 780nm and – maybe best of all – comes in four collectable retro-style boxes.

Procrastinators of the world: Wait a minute!

Dad's Day is just hours away, but thanks to the magic of overnight delivery, you still have time to be a hero to Pop. Maybe. Yeah, probably.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their AI-powered photo-management software, Excire is sponsoring People in Focus, a free-to-enter contest for people of all skill levels. The contest started June 1, 2025 and runs through June 30th. A total of $7000 in cash prizes is being awarded.

That's a serious purse, but what makes People in Focus unique is the umpiring. The competition is being judged entirely by artificial intelligence.