Playing the long game

MACRO LENS ROUND-UP

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

Looks familiar, but is it still the choice for outdoor photographers?

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

£3,800/$3,900

Angela Nicholson tries out Viltrox’s first Pro-series full-frame lens, designed with portrait photographers in mind