The latest photography news from around the globe

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

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

Everything you get from the S1 II, apart from the top speeds www.panasonic.com

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

£1,299/$1,699 (body only)