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 iPhones: Camera Control button, lots more AI

Two new Sigma zoom lenses

Remembering the miners’ strike

Nikon 50mm Z-series full-frame lens

Mint’s Rollei 35AF now available

Telephoto zoom completes Leica’s Vario SL f/2.8 trinity

Underwater photography great remembered

Chernobyl by Pierpaolo Mittica • Chernobyl is a transfixing area for many photographers, and this new book is an important document of it, says Amy Davies

60 years of excellence • It’s been 60 years since the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition first opened for entries. Amy Davies takes a look at its history

Mild-mannered observer • NYC photographer Sherrie Nickol’s self-titled book illustrates a thoughtful, kind and affectionate examination of humanity, says Damien Demolder. And some stunning composition

Pentax 17 • The Pentax 17 is Pentax’s first-ever half-frame film camera, aimed at aspiring film photographers and social-media users. With a hefty price tag attached, Jessica Miller finds out if it’s actually worth the hype

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II • For portrait photographers, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is a superb choice. Amy Davies finds out more

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Panasonic Lumix GH4 • Ten years on from its release, the GH4 remains popular with those after a versatile Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera

Vanguard Veo City B46 backpack • Richard Sibley tests a stylish everyday camera backpack

Tony Kemplen on the… Zeiss Ikon Contina 1a • A fixed-lens 35mm compact camera from the 1950s marks the start of a new project

Shooting summer sports • How do top photographers shoot summer sport? Steve Fairclough spoke to three experienced exponents to discover how they prepare for, frame and shoot iconic images at major events...

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 • Macclesfield Camera Club has a varied and forward-thinking club programme

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… Fallen, from Sciryruda series, by Terence Lane