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 ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

New ‘Leitzphone’ from Leica (and Xiaomi)

New Samsung and Apple phones too

HONOR puts the android into Android

New Panasonic mic and firmware updates

Canon helping coral

DxO PureRAW 6 promises smaller, higher-quality raw files, faster

New Peak Design travel bags for photographers

Romance by Douglas Kirkland • This collection of romantic pictures of iconic celebrities celebrates love and romance, says Amy Davies

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

The Shape of Nature: The Intricate Patterns of Life by David Maitland • £45, Abrams, Hardcover, 288 pages

New Photography of the Cat by Lucy Davies • £16.95, Hoxton Mini Press, Hardcover, 208 pages, ISBN: 9781914314940

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

Amateur Photographer AWARDS 2026 • The best cameras, lenses and accessories you can buy

Made of HONOR • To kick off this year’s AP Awards coverage, we celebrate the winners of the night photography competition we co-organised with HONOR

UK Film Photographer of the Year 2026 • Jessica Miller speaks with our second UK Film Photographer of the Year winner, Mavis CW

Book of the Year Feline by Tim Flach

Exhibition of the Year Lee Miller at Tate Britain

Hero of Photography Margot Raggett MBE for Remembering Wildlife

Emerging Talent of the Year Nicholas Teo

Power of Photography Oyewole Lawal

Still looking • Amateur Photographer’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jillian Edelstein talks to Peter Dench about a career witnessing power, vulnerability and survival, and why compassion remains at the heart of her work

Innovation of the Year Godox iFlash iT32 and X5 trigger

Readers’ Choice Lens of the Year Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Readers’ Choice Accessory of the Year Peak Design Pro Tripod

Readers’ Choice Accessory of the Year Godox iFlash iT30 Pro

Drone Camera of the Year DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Smartphone Camera of the Year iPhone 17 Pro

Prime Lens of the Year Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art

Zoom Lens of the Year Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM

Film Camera of the Year Lomo MC-A

Video Camera of the Year Nikon ZR

Compact Camera of the Year Ricoh GR IV

Premium Compact Camera of the Year Fujifilm GFX100RF

Enthusiast Camera of the Year Nikon Z5II

Premium Camera of the Year and Readers’ Choice Camera of the Year Canon EOS R6 Mark III

Consumer Camera of the Year and Product of the Year Fujifilm X-E5

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • What made you fall in love with photography?

Zeniko ZA12 Dual Dial Flash • Andy Westlake tests a small on-camera...