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 WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Leica on a roll in centenary year

New versions of Photoshop, Premiere Elements

Tamron telezoom now for Nikon Z

DxO FilmPack 8 lands

A senior ‘shreds’

Mujahid Ur Rehman • Mujahid gave up an IT career for photography – is he mad?

The Stillness of Life by Don McCullin • Sir Don McCullin swaps war zones for garden sheds and stormy skies in a collection of still lifes and landscapes that reveal the master in a rare, contemplative mood, says Peter Dench

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

Coreen Simpson: A Monograph

The Fumes of Mars by Katerina Angelopoulou

Framing history • For seven decades, World Press Photo has been a benchmark for powerful storytelling through photography. Now, on its 70th anniversary, a landmark exhibition turns the lens inward asking not just what the pictures say about the world, but what they say about the way we choose to see it, says Peter Dench

Abbey Road Music Photography Awards • The awards run by the iconic recording studios received more than 20,000 entries from 30 countries. Here are the winners

Professional eXcellence • Professional editorial photographer Ian Tennant explains why the Fujifilm X-H2 is the perfect camera for his line of work

Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports • Angela Nicholson tests the world’s first 200mm full-frame f/2 prime lens for mirrorless cameras

Ulanzi MA38 Mobile Phone Photography Stand • Andy Westlake tests a clever device for using your smartphone on a tripod

Voigtländer Vitessa • John Wade on how one company took a different look at folding cameras

Amateur Photograp her of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious com petition for amateur photographers

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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

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • Which camera do you typically shoot with?

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

Join the Club • Bramhall Photographic Society plans photo-walks and has several special interest groups

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… Max Wall, Trafalgar Square 1975