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Andy Westlake assesses a unique telephoto lens for extreme close-up photography

Andy Westlake surveys the cameras and lenses released over the past year, and what they tell us about the state of the market

AP’s Deputy Editor finds his perfect lens for birding, enjoys a quirky compact camera, and sings the praises of a bargain 35mm film SLR

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