The latest photography news from around the globe

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

A year in photography

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