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.

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Amateur Photographer

New affordable zoom lens from Sony

Latest camera-shipment data paints mixed picture

Hip hop historian

New Google flagship phones

Insta360 X6 – the power of three

Honor reveals more details of ‘robot’ phone

THE BIG QUESTION • What has been your biggest photography challenge so far this year?

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Back in time 1964 • Mods And Rockers clash in Hastings

More details of LCE Photo Show taking place soon

CEWE buys Kodak photo-printing business

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Opinion Tiffany Tangen • There’s nothing wrong with us buying ‘stuff’ for photography, but everything in moderation!

Transcending Beatlemania • Photographer Jim Marshall was at the Fab Four’s last-ever US concert, this book makes you feel like you were actually there

Political spectacle • William Meyers’ sweeping 25-year visual record of New York City as a microcosm of America is simply remarkable, says Peter Dench

A beautiful mind • An intriguing glimpse inside an artist’s studio reveals where ideas become art

Capturing Carnival • A new book documents Notting Hill Carnival in all its many facets

Your best Photos • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels. To see your photo here, post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #appicoftheweek

Picture Perfect BEST SHOTS: BOUDOIR • One genre. Three photographers. Three standout images, each revealing how vision, timing and technique come together in a single frame. For this issue, AP invited three boudoir photographers to share one image they consider among their best and to tell us why

Finding belonging • For over 30 years, Dean Chalkley has been mixing celebrity portraiture with reportage. Peter Dench visits his home for a catch-up.

The human cost • One photograph came to define the World Press Photo of the Year 2026, says Peter Dench

Capturing the heart of carnival • One of the highlights of the summer, Notting Hill Carnival is celebrating its 60th birthday this year. Aneesa Dawoojee tells Geoff Harris about her long-term project documenting this world-famous event

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Three, Animal Kingdom, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge.

DxO PureRAW 6 • Andy Westlake explores the latest version of DxO’s unique software, which pre-processes your raw files for better image quality

Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II • Stunningly sharp and with reduced size and weight – this updated large-aperture telephoto zoom is superbly versatile, says Amy Davies, but at a price

DJI Lito X1 • DJI’s Lito X1 promises to make aerial photography accessible to first-time flyers, but does it offer the quality photographers demand? Angela Nicholson investigates.

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE • With its f/1.2 maximum aperture at a relatively affordable price, this lens has plenty of creative appeal. Angela Nicholson checks out its performance.

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