Amateur Photographer

What’s inside this issue

Amateur Photographer for 3 February 2026 brings together kit testing, feature-led storytelling, and a lively run of news from across the photography world. It’s a classic AP mix: practical, current, and focused on the work photographers actually do.

Highlights from the issue

• Tests of the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM and the Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO
• A review of the Honor Magic8 Pro
• Feature coverage of Beckie Burr’s work on ancient stone circles and historic sites around the UK
• Simon Buckley’s pre-dawn Manchester project, Not Quite Light
• A photo gallery on Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House

A magazine for photographers who like substance

This issue balances gear coverage with image-led reporting, making it useful whether you read AP for lens reviews, visual inspiration, or a quick pulse-check on the wider photographic conversation. The book section, reader pages, and buying guide add extra depth, while the opinion column keeps the tone grounded in the realities of photographing in the digital era.

Why it stands out

If you enjoy photography magazines that treat equipment as only part of the story, this issue offers plenty to explore. It moves from budget-friendly lens testing to documentary work and news photography, giving the reader a broad snapshot of what photographers were talking about in early February 2026.

Digital Delights note: this listing is based on the identified magazine issue dated 3 February 2026.