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.

7days • A week in photography

This week in 1940 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Photography and well-being survey

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 gets LEE filter holder

Mental health-themed image wins big prize

AP-partnered contest seeks best UK images

Analogue Wonderland opens film lab

New four-week courses from Leica

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

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

Annemarie Farley

The true value of vintage • Vintage lenses encourage you to push your creativity to the limits, but which lens should you buy and what do you need to think about when you attach it to your camera? Tracy Calder talks to three enthusiasts who’ve embraced imperfection and mastered the vintage look

Mathieu Stern

Five vintage lenses to try • Mathieu Stern (otherwise known as the weird lens guru) has a wealth of knowledge about rare and vintage lenses and he shares his wisdom via The Weird Lens Museum at www.mathieustern.com. Here are five excellent optics from his cabinet of curiosities.

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Hugo Begg

At an Upwards Glance By Hugo Begg • Benedict Brain discovers the story behind a Young APOY award-winner

Panasonic Lumix G9

The Lensbaby effects

Who loves ya, Lensbaby? • If you’re looking to spend more time in the moment and less at a computer, perhaps it’s time to try a Lensbaby. Angela Nicholson has the lowdown

Reconnecting to nature • Five years after their first Sacred Nature book, Jonathan and Angela Scott have a renewed energy to use their photography to inspire change. Keith Wilson finds out about the couple’s quest and new book

How does the Sacred Nature Initiative work?

Home of the mountain gorilla

Lenses for video • Looking to make the move into movie-making? You don’t have to break the bank to get the right lens for the job. Matty Graham explains all

Fisheyes

Optical exotica • Looking for a lens that will deliver images that are out of the ordinary? Andy Westlake is your guide to some of the most unusual and interesting lenses on the market

Tilt lens adapters

Amy Davies • AP staff member Amy Davies reveals why the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S has become a firm favourite

Thingyfy Pinhole Pro • Andy Westlake tries out a unique optic with pinholes of multiple sizes

THE PINHOLE PRO RANGE

Photo-Jumelle Binocular Camera • John Wade discovers an antique camera that isn’t quite what it seems

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

Final Analysis • Benedict Brain considers… ‘Richard Kearton inside the Kearton’s taxidermy ox hide, 1890s’ by Richard and Cherry Kearton