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.

A week in photography

This week in 1914 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

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Optical zoom first in Sony smartphone

Skylum adds automatic MaskAI to Luminar Neo

Photojournalist wins a posthumous Pulitzer Prize

DJI Mini 3 Pro drone

Deana Lawson wins 2022 Deutsche Börse photo prize

Adobe upgrades Photoshop on the iPad

Viewpoint Jon Bentley • Popular stills camera lenses are being rehoused for cinema use – Jon Bentley explains

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

Lens woes rectified • There are some problems that can even trouble top-quality lenses if you don’t know what to look out for. Angela Nicholson explains the key steps for optimum optical performance

Olympus OM-1

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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

One in half a million • A new book of Robert Doisneau’s work brings us a much wider perspective on his life and photography beyond the world-famous kiss, says Damien Demolder

High street society • Peter Dench talks to photographer Jim Grover about his homage to the remarkable life of South London shop keeper Maurice Dorfman

Lenses: the readers’ choice • We asked AP readers to name their favourite lenses and got a great response – particularly when it came to older and more quirky glass. Here’s a broad range of what you love and why...

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II • It’s smaller, lighter and promises exceptional image quality. Richard Sibley discovers if Sony’s re-mastered standard zoom sets new standards

Verdict

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 • Amy Davies discovers whether this good-value optic for Nikon Z-series full-frame mirrorless cameras makes for an ideal everyday walkaround lens

Verdict

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO • This Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom promises premium optics in a compact size. Andy Westlake sees how it performs

Verdict

NiSi True Color ND-Vario 1-5 stops • Andy Westlake tests a high-quality screw-in variable neutral-density filter

SIZES AND PRICING

BLAST FROM THE PAST Durst Automatica • John Wade discovers an unusual camera from an unexpected maker

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

Final Analysis • Tim Clinch considers... ‘Wee John’ by Kirsty Mackay