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

Compact 500mm telezoom from Panasonic

New affordable primes from Viltrox

Pray as you go

DJI inches ahead

Lomography’s glass act

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • Paranoia about social media is spoiling street photography, frets our regular contributor

A Portrait of Cricket • The English cricket season may be over, but the spirit lingers on in this evocative, quietly brilliant book, that captures the heart of English cricket in all its glorious, peculiar charm, says Peter Dench

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

50 Plus... by David Collyer

Sistermoon by Siri Kaur

Resistance and resilience • The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award, supported by Nikon, honours documentary photography that highlights solutions as well as struggles. This year’s winner, South African photographer Jodi Windvogel, turns her lens on Cape Town’s Cissie Gool House, capturing resilience and resistance in the face of a housing crisis. Peter Dench finds out more

Railway Children reimagined • All Aboard for the Young Railway Photographer of the Year 2025 by Peter Dench

Street view • The EISA Maestro 2025 photo contest was on the theme of Street Life. We present the excellent International winners

OM System 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro • This high-end fast telezoom is an upgrade to a much-loved lens, but it is worth the extra money? Andy Westlake takes an in-depth look

DJI Mic 3 • DJI hits its stride with its second 32-bit float wireless microphone kit. Damien Demolder stands 400m away to test its range, features and sound quality

Harman Phoenix II • Harman Photo’s radical colour negative film has had a serious reboot. John Gilbey gives the new emulsion a test drive

3 Legged Thing Luna • Andy Westlake tries out a featherweight light stand with an unusual trick

Tony Kemplen on the … Yashica Electro 35 GSN • A well-featured rangefinder camera from the 1970s with an unusually fast lens

Round Four: The Best of the Rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Landscapes category

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Inbox

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • What feature do you never use on your camera?

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

Join the Club • This club in Norfolk has friendly, encouraging members, and offers a wide range of activities

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Paul Hill considers… Brenzett, 2016, by Terry Hulf