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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

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

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