Fujifilm fujinon xf 30mm f2.8 r lm wr macro

MACRO LENS ROUND-UP

£299/$399

Fujifilm’s mid-range telephoto zoom is compact and affordable yet gives plenty of reach, says Andy Westlake

£3,800/$3,900

Geoff Harris is working on his bird photography – but is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS Pro a help or a hindrance?

From Lensbaby optics to binoculars and sandals, 27 photographers talk to CUPOTY co-founder Tracy Calder about their go-to gear for prize-winning close-up pictures