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

£1,799/$1,799

This hybrid prime rounds out a series that includes 20mm, 24mm, 35mm and 50mm optics. Angela Nicholson investigates if it’s the perfect portrait lens

£1,299/$1,699 (body only)

Lighter, more compact scopes have been the trend over the past couple of years, as you’ll see…