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Photography Week
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WELCOME
WELCOME photography week
JOIN THE CLUB... Welcome to the world’s No.1
NEWS
THE WEEK’S TOP HEADLINES IN PHOTOGRAPHY NIKON UNVEILS ULTRAWIDE ZOOM FOR DX MIRRORLESS
New compact lens features power zoom for smooth zooming in video
FEATURE
MASTER TELEPHOTO LENSES
Discover how you can take your photography to the next level by harnessing the power of long lenses
FIND YOUR TELEPHOTO
Telephoto lenses aren’t cheap, so let’s compare the different types of optic to help you find the most suitable options for your photographic needs
FIND YOUR TELEPHOTO CONTINUED
TELEPHOTO LENS OVERVIEW The three main types of
KNOW YOUR FOCAL LENGTH
Take advantage of the optical effects available at telephoto lenses’ various focal lengths
MAXIMISE IMAGE QUALITY
Take care of your telephoto lens to maintain sharpness
MAXIMISE IMAGE QUALITY CONTINUED
SUPPORT YOUR TELEPHOTO Take advantage of effective in-camera
FIND THE BALANCE
Wildlife photographer Michael Eastwell on composing images with his favourite telephoto lenses
FIND THE BALANCE CONTINUED
“A TELEPHOTO LENS ALLOWS FOR SIMPLIFICATION OF THE IMAGE”
GET CLOSE
Learn how motorsport photographer Phil Hay never misses the action thanks to his telephoto lenses
GET CLOSE CONTINUED
PAN IT Include camera movement in the direction
PHIL’S TOP 10 TIPS FOR BUYING A LENS
1 WORK OUT A BUDGET Work to a
GALLERY
XPOSURE
THE WEEK’S MOST INSPIRING READER PHOTOS
INSPIRATION
BONNIE GREEN SPIDER IMAGE WINS SCOTTISH PHOTO PRIZE
Scottish Nature Photography Awards announces the winners of its 2022 contest
EDITING
REMIX YOUR COLOURS
Explore the powerful Color Mixer options in Camera Raw and Lightroom
GEAR
BUDGET TELEPHOTO ZOOMS
If you’re after serious telephoto reach on a tight budget, a classic 70-300mm zoom lens still has lots to offer
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
A smart budget buy for Canon DSLRs, plus EOS M and R system bodies via a mount adapter
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR
Nikon has made some excellent 70-300mm lenses, but this one is the cream of the crop
Pentax 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DA PLM WR
With its small and lightweight retractable design, the Pentax is a travel-friendly telephoto zoom
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Tamron has reinvented the 70-300mm budget telephoto for full-frame mirrorless cameras
GROUP TEST
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