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

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The Milky Way is a firm favourite for nightscape photographers and astrophotographers alike, but beautiful images of our Galaxy are well within reach of beginners with basic entry-level equipment too.

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

The award-winning photographer has just published a book about how to succeed in the medium. Niall Hampton finds out more

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