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

OM System 90mm F3.5 Macro IS lens released

Sigma rolls out all-new 50mm f/1.4 Art lens

The World of the Snow Leopard

New photography centre in Scotland

Setting sail

Viewpoint David Mellor • Will AI replace photography? David Mellor gives his considered opinion

Collage: Women of the Prix Pictet since 2008 • The spotlight falls on the excellent projects of some of the best contemporary female photographers, finds Amy Davies

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

Night life • Don’t have a powerful telescope or pricey astrophotography gear to shoot distant galaxies? Kingsley Singleton talks to Andi Campbell to find out how you can still get memorable shots of the Milky Way

Our kit picks for astrophotography • So, you’ve decided to try your hand at astrophotography? Our guide to choosing the best kit for the job will help you on your way

The human cost • Artificial Intelligence is being increasingly used in photography. Is the industry at the mercy of the rise of the machines? Peter Dench finds out more

Shot in the dark • Graeme Chesters, the winner of AP’s first Rising Star bursary, talks to Tracy Calder about multitasking, storytelling and shooting portraits of the residents of Longyearbyen in fading light

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

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G • Andy Westlake tests a new standard zoom from Sony that provides an unusually wide field of view

Richard Murgatroyd • Brighton-based professional Richard Murgatroyd is thrilled with his switch from DSLR to mirrorless

Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM • Canon’s close-focusing wideangle prime looks great on paper. Angela Nicholson investigates whether it delivers on this promise

Kase Revolution Magnetic Circular filters • Andy Westlake tests Kase’s updated magnetic filters

Professor Newman on…Acknowledging partners • Image sensor sourcing, supply chains, and the world’s biggest electronic company

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

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... ‘Ukrainian army medics treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut’, 2022, by Diego Herrera Carcedo