# Photography Reviews

- Author: @gurupanguji
- Date: 0001-01-01
- URL: https://gurupanguji.com/reviews/

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<nav aria-label="Breadcrumb" class="breadcrumbs">
  <ol>
    <li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
    <li><span aria-current="page">Reviews</span></li>
  </ol>
</nav>
<h1 class="page-title">Camera and Lens Reviews</h1>
<p class="page-intro prose-copy">
  Long-form camera and lens reviews focused on process, craft, and
  personal use. Start with
  <a href="/reviews/camera/fujifilm/x100vi/index.html"
    >Fujifilm X100VI: The Camera That Ends the Workflow Argument</a
  >, then continue to
  <a href="/reviews/camera/leica/m11-p/index.html">Leica M11-P: The Purist's Evolution</a>.
</p>

<section id="cameras">
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    <h2 class="section-title">Cameras</h2>
    <span class="section-count">02</span>
  </div>

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    <li>
      <a
        href="/reviews/camera/fujifilm/x100vi/index.html"
        class="review-card-link"
      >
        <article class="review-entry wide">
          <figure class="entry-image">
            <img
              src="/reviews/camera/fujifilm/x100vi/images/hero-desk.jpg"
              alt="Fujifilm X100VI on leather desk mat"
              loading="lazy"
            />
          </figure>
          <div class="entry-info">
            <span class="entry-tag">Fujifilm // Camera Review</span>
            <h3 class="entry-title">
              Fujifilm X100VI: The Camera That Ends the Workflow Argument
            </h3>
            <p class="entry-description">
              A detailed reflection on moving from raw files to SOOC JPEG
              recipes, IBIS, and carrying a 40MP fixed-lens camera
              everywhere.
            </p>
            <div class="entry-meta">
              <time datetime="2026-03-03">March 03, 2026</time>
              <span>// 12 min read</span>
            </div>
          </div>
        </article>
      </a>
    </li>

    <li>
      <a
        href="/reviews/camera/leica/m11-p/index.html"
        class="review-card-link"
      >
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          <figure class="entry-image">
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              alt="Leica M11-P with Voigtlander lens"
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          </figure>
          <div class="entry-info">
            <span class="entry-tag">Leica // Camera Review</span>
            <h3 class="entry-title">
              Leica M11-P: The Purist's Evolution
            </h3>
            <p class="entry-description">
              Stripping away the red dot for stealth, content credentials,
              and the unhurried discipline of rangefinder manual focus.
            </p>
            <div class="entry-meta">
              <time datetime="2026-03-03">March 03, 2026</time>
              <span>// 15 min read</span>
            </div>
          </div>
        </article>
      </a>
    </li>
  </ul>
</section>

<section id="lenses">
  <div class="section-header">
    <h2 class="section-title">Lenses</h2>
    <span class="section-count">03 (Upcoming)</span>
  </div>

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    <li>
      <article class="review-entry coming-soon">
        <figure class="entry-image">
          <span class="entry-tag">Voigtlander // M-Mount</span>
        </figure>
        <div class="entry-info">
          <span class="entry-tag">35mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic II</span>
          <h3 class="entry-title">Character & Compactness</h3>
          <p class="entry-description">
            Testing classic optical rendering, wide-open flare, and daily
            street usability on the M11-P.
          </p>
          <div class="entry-meta">
            <span>Coming Spring 2026</span>
          </div>
        </div>
      </article>
    </li>

    <li>
      <article class="review-entry coming-soon">
        <figure class="entry-image">
          <span class="entry-tag">Voigtlander // M-Mount</span>
        </figure>
        <div class="entry-info">
          <span class="entry-tag">50mm f/1.5 Nokton Vintage Line</span>
          <h3 class="entry-title">The Standard Lens</h3>
          <p class="entry-description">
            A long-term look at micro-contrast, drawing style, and
            focusing throw for environmental portraiture.
          </p>
          <div class="entry-meta">
            <span>Coming Summer 2026</span>
          </div>
        </div>
      </article>
    </li>

    <li>
      <article class="review-entry coming-soon">
        <figure class="entry-image">
          <span class="entry-tag">Thypoch // M-Mount</span>
        </figure>
        <div class="entry-info">
          <span class="entry-tag">Simera 28mm f/1.4</span>
          <h3 class="entry-title">Modern Wide Rangefinder</h3>
          <p class="entry-description">
            Evaluating the depth-of-field indicator, ergonomics, and
            rendering of a modern wide-angle M-mount optic.
          </p>
          <div class="entry-meta">
            <span>Coming Late 2026</span>
          </div>
        </div>
      </article>
    </li>
  </ul>
</section>

<section id="inspirations">
  <div class="section-header">
    <h2 class="section-title">Review Inspirations</h2>
    <span class="section-count">Index</span>
  </div>
  <p class="page-intro prose-copy" style="margin-bottom: 32px">
    Photographers and reviewers whose work I regularly read and respect for
    their technical depth, optical analysis, and clear voices.
  </p>

  <ul class="inspiration-list">
    <li>
      <a
        href="https://jonasraskphotography.com/?utm_source=gurupanguji.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=reviews_inspirations"
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        <span class="inspiration-name">Jonas Rask</span>
        <span class="inspiration-desc"
          >Master of X-series real-world testing, SOOC aesthetics, and
          industrial design appreciation.</span
        >
      </a>
    </li>
    <li>
      <a
        href="https://leicarumors.com/?utm_source=gurupanguji.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=reviews_inspirations"
        class="inspiration-item"
        target="_blank"
        rel="noopener noreferrer"
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        <span class="inspiration-name">Leica Rumors</span>
        <span class="inspiration-desc"
          >Essential tracking of rangefinder developments and optical
          roadmap releases.</span
        >
      </a>
    </li>
    <li>
      <a
        href="https://fujirumors.com/?utm_source=gurupanguji.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=reviews_inspirations"
        class="inspiration-item"
        target="_blank"
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        <span class="inspiration-name">Fuji Rumors</span>
        <span class="inspiration-desc"
          >The heartbeat of the X-mount ecosystem, sensor updates, and
          lens roadmaps.</span
        >
      </a>
    </li>
    <li>
      <a
        href="https://bastiank.com/?utm_source=gurupanguji.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=reviews_inspirations"
        class="inspiration-item"
        target="_blank"
        rel="noopener noreferrer"
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        <span class="inspiration-name">Bastian Kratzke (Phillip Reeve)</span>
        <span class="inspiration-desc"
          >Rigorous technical lens reviews, corner sharpness tests, and
          alt-glass breakdowns.</span
        >
      </a>
    </li>
    <li>
      <a
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        class="inspiration-item"
        target="_blank"
        rel="noopener noreferrer"
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        <span class="inspiration-name">Rangefinder Forum</span>
        <span class="inspiration-desc"
          >Decisive community insights into mechanical precision and
          vintage optics.</span
        >
      </a>
    </li>
    <li>
      <a
        href="https://dustinabbott.net/?utm_source=gurupanguji.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=reviews_inspirations"
        class="inspiration-item"
        target="_blank"
        rel="noopener noreferrer"
      >
        <span class="inspiration-name">Dustin Abbott</span>
        <span class="inspiration-desc"
          >Deep lens and camera reviews with image-first rigor.</span
        >
      </a>
    </li>
  </ul>
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