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

World’s first f/1.8 full-frame zoom lens

Major travel contest opens

Take note: Abbey Road music awards

Full-frame pinhole camera

New range of Lexar SD cards

Nikon marks lens milestone

Middle of Somewhere • Joanne Coates’ latest work explores the hard reality of life for young women in rural places today, writes David Clark

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

The visual novelist • Tim Hetherington was not your typical war photographer, but that’s what made him unique. Keith Wilson reviews a new exhibition remembering the life and work of a talented storyteller who died too soon

Words and pictures • When Mark Littlejohn started writing extended captions to his Instagram images each morning, little did he know where they would take him and his photography…

The cult of the carte • The Victorian craze for collecting miniature portraits is explored in Paul Frecker’s new book, Cartomania. He talks to Tracy Calder about the cult of the carte

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR • This is an affordable and uniquely versatile superzoom for full-frame Nikon Z cameras, but what are the compromises? Amy Davies finds out

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS 550D • For novices and anyone starting out, the 550D is a steal at just over £100 in excellent used condition

Hollyland Lark M2 combination kit • Wireless microphones have no business being as fun as this, says Damien Demolder

The Focaflex • John Wade discovers an oddly designed French SLR

Packing a punch • The UK winner of The EISA Maestro Photography Contest 2024 is Nick Ledger. He talks to David Clark about his work, inspiration and winning portfolio

Where the wild things are • Composition is key for successful wildlife shots. AP shares some of Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott’s top compositional tips from the latest edition of their book, The Wildlife Photography Workshop

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

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 • John Wade considers… Isambard Kingdom Brunel by Robert Howlett, 1857