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

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

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Lighter, more compact scopes have been the trend over the past couple of years, as you’ll see…