Amateur Photographer

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

New Nikon 35mm lens for Z mount

AI updates for older Samsung phones

Have you heard the one about…

High-end smartphone savings

Specialist iPhone macro lens

Leica D-Lux 8 lands

Panasonic’s website howler

The Ocean Speaks by Matt Porteous and Tamsin Raine • This book looks at one of the most pressing issues of our time – the health of our planet’s oceans – says Nigel Atherton

Foreign affairs • Peter Dench talks to photographer Dafydd Jones about his new book documenting the high society of the Big Apple in an era of gaudy excess

The Sundial, Remarkables Range, New Zealand • David Clark finds out how Australian outdoor photographer Simon Carter captured this spectacular climbing image

The Cape, and good hope • Nigel Atherton takes Fujifilm’s X-T50 with the X100VI to Cape Town in his quest to find the ideal travel camera

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 • This large-aperture telephoto offers a tempting feature set in a compact package. Andy Westlake finds out whether there are any disadvantages

Bowman Peak Duo • Andy Westlake tries out a slim leather neck strap that doubles up as a wrist strap

Mamiya RZ67 Professional • John Wade on a camera for those with strong arms and deep pockets

Depth of field vs focus stacking for macro photography • Should you stop down the aperture or focus stack to control depth of field in macro photography? James Abbott explores the shooting techniques and processing options for producing the best focus-stacked macro images possible…

Behind the print • Michael Topham runs through the steps he took to get this automotive image print ready using Lightroom

Amateur Photographer

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

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

Join the Club • An active and friendly club based in a market town in East Lothian

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

Final Analysis • Maria Falconer considers… Mina Boromand, Lightning II