Beginner lenses

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BEGINNER LENSES

New camera for Christmas? Or a new starter? Either way,

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Photo Plus Magazine

30 January, 2025

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Canon rf 85mm f1.4l vcm

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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Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x ultra-macro apo

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

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Laowa 200mm f/2 af ff

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Amateur Photographer

Canon rf 85mm f1.4l vcm

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

Digital Camera World

Ask matthew...

Agonising over astrophotography shots? Traumatised by your next tripod choice? Send your technique and camera questions to digitalcamera@futurenet.com

Amateur Photographer

Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x ultra-macro apo

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

Digital Camera World

In focus

The latest photography news from around the globe

Digital Camera World

Laowa 200mm f/2 af ff

£1,799/$1,799

Amateur Photographer

Buying guide

Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses