New m. zuiko macro lens can offer up to 8x m agnification

Geoff Harris is working on his bird photography – but is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS Pro a help or a hindrance?

MACRO LENS ROUND-UP

From Lensbaby optics to binoculars and sandals, 27 photographers talk to CUPOTY co-founder Tracy Calder about their go-to gear for prize-winning close-up pictures

SMARTPHONE MACRO

SPOTTING SCOPES £3,140

For shooting close-ups, you can get a tight depth of field, even at the shortest zoom setting. www.sigmauk.com