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.

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This week in 1940 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

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

Tom Hardy to play McCullin in new movie

Nik Collection celebrates silver jubilee

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

KIT LIST

Life behind the scenes • Talent, enthusiasm and a willingness to share the technical and creative ideas behind his pictures has earned Tommy Reynolds global clients and over 47k subscribers to his YouTube channel, as Tracy Calder explains

TOMMY’S TOP TIPS

LETTER OF THE WEEK

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Abbey Road • Steve Fairclough discovers the inside story of the iconic cover of The Beatles’ final recording, Abbey Road

OUR PANEL OF JUDGES

THE PANEL ON ABBEY ROAD

It’s been emulsional • The hunt for a ’70s movie vibe and pictures that are full of emotion keeps Ian Howorth loading film into his cameras, he tells Damien Demolder

3 tips for new film photographers

Behind the print • Ben Hall tells us how he prepared this intimate winter portrait of a mountain hare for printing

PREPARING FOR PRINTING

Ben’s top tips

WhiteWall recommends

Appraisal • Ben Hawkins critiques photos from APOY Round 7 - Light and Shadow

BEN SUGGESTS HOW TO IMPROVE THIS SPECTACULAR SUNRISE SCENE

Join the Club • This friendly club enjoys socialising and sharing their skills

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art • It’s heralded as the new gold standard in portrait lenses for mirrorless cameras, but is it? Michael Topham put it to the test over a fortnight to find out

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Kits and pricing

Kase Wolverine K9 100mm filter system • Andy Westlake investigates a top-quality square-filter set-up that’s easy to use and delivers superb results

Verdict

FILM STARS Making Contax • The Zeiss answer to Leica makes a still very usable classic camera, as John Wade explains

The Kiev connection

GUIDE PRICES

Manfrotto Manhattan Runner-50 • Michael Topham tests a roller that doubles up as two bags in one

ALSO IN THE RANGE

Ask the Experts • Looking for a new camera or accessory and need some advice? We’re›here to help. Contact us at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk or on Twitter at @AP_Magazine and #AskAP

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Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Toni Frissell • Fashion photography has two phases: before and after Toni Frissell. Oliver Atwell looks at her work