Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest weekly photographic magazine, established in 1884. It is the respected authority for news and reviews, with detailed tests and investigations on the latest equipment. The weekly contents include interviews and columns from many of the world’s leading photographers and practical technique to inspire and enthuse the devoted readership, to whom taking photos is far more than just a hobby. Essential reading for those interested in buying photographic equipment or wanting advice about improving their picture taking. Amateur Photographer is published 51 times a year. Subscribe now and save money on the retail price.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Sigma’s new f/1.4 lenses are smaller and sharper than ever

Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 zoom, too

Making a splash

Canon’s 23-year camera glee

Stackpro available for a stack

Smaller, lighter, and faster pro telezoom from Nikon

Female focused

Richard Avedon: Facing West • An exhibition of rare iconic works from In the American West is a must-see, says Amy Davies

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

Blood Bonds: Reconciliation in Post-Genocide Rwanda • €35, Lecturis, Softback, 60 pages, ISBN: 9789462265516

Moon City • £50 signed, Dewi Lewis Publishing, Softback in a special sleeve case, 120 pages, ISBN: 9781916915169

Classic Corbijn • Over 50 years of the photographic career of Anton Corbijn are celebrated in a huge new book. Steve Fairclough spoke to him to discover more

The future David Attenborough? • At just ten years old, Jamie Smart is already producing award-winning wildlife photographs beyond her years. Peter Dench finds out more…

Why Photo North matters • Now in its seventh edition, Photo North has become a festival defined less by scale than by care. Rooted in storytelling, collaboration and social engagement, it offers a space where photography and visitors can meet on equal terms. Co-founder Peter Dench explains…

Sony A7 V • Sony’s enthusiast-focused all-rounder brings major updates and performance boosts, but is that enough to bring it back to the top of its highly competitive class? Andy Westlake finds out

The Irwin Workshop Simple 90 • Tim Irwin’s 3D printed 90mm lens is a whole lot better than it looks, says Damien Demolder, and it produces some useful, and fun, results

Lomo’Instant Square • John Wade takes an instant liking to a folding Lomo camera

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Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • What is your biggest photography pet peeve? (part 2)

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • Alíz Kovács-Zöldi considers… ‘Suzanne with Mona Lisa, Mexico City (1981)’ from The Ballad of Sexual Dependency 1973-86, by Nan Goldin