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

Amateur Photographer

Tiny f/2.8 telezoom lens and more from Sigma

Well-regarded Tamron lens now for Nikon Z

Something of the night

Lomography gives us a swirl

THE BIG QUESTION • What book should all photographers read?

Did you know?

Back in time 1936 • The Battle of Cable Street

Macro making you cross? Try Laowa’s Acris

Major UK contest reveals big shortlist

Important notice

Opinion Joshua Waller • Add-on phone lenses are getting seriously good – conventional lens makers take note!

Dog Days • This charming little book is a must-buy for every canine aficionado, says Amy Davies

Girls on Film • Beautiful large-format portraits taken with a slow, mindful approach

Unseen glory • Rarely-seen colour work by one of Africa’s greatest photographers

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

Picture Perfect • One genre. Three photographers. Three standout images. AP invited three MINIMALIST photographers to share one image they consider among their best. They reveal the thinking, technique and experience behind the shot, offering insight into not just how the image was made, but why it matters.

Wild at Heart • The latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners have been revealed. Jessica Miller takes a closer look at the successful images

What Is Already There • Maria Khristsenko won this year’s EISA Maestro contest on the theme of travel with this superb portfolio of views from other people’s windows

Technicolour dreamboat • In his new book Colour, Niall McDiarmid turns his attention to the bright hues and visual harmonies hidden in plain sight across contemporary Britain – Peter Dench explains more

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

OM System PEN • This gorgeous-looking camera includes one-handed operation, in-body image stabilisation, and weather sealing. Joshua Waller puts it to the test

Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2.0 • With an affordable price, and great looking images, is this the lens the Lumix S9 has been waiting for? Joshua Waller finds out

Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | C • Sigma’s latest full-frame zoom delivers a wider-than-usual start point in a remarkably small package. Andy Westlake tries it out.

Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS • With a useful focal length for distant subjects, this is a surprisingly versatile optic

Aires 35-V • John Wade enthuses about a Japanese Leica look-alike

Emerging Talent Mercedes Diaz Barreiro • Mercedes Diaz explores her Mexican heritage, folklore and history through her work ‘Soul of Mexico’. She tells Jessica Miller more about it and her future goals…

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...