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

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

Smaller, cheaper, lighter – Sigma’s updated 35mm f/1.2 lens brings better quality and usability to this moderately wide offering, says Damien Demolder

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