January Unveiled: Reviews, News, and Interviews from Wex 📷

In Conversation | with Magnum Photo's Mark Power

Join award-winning Magnum photographer Mark Power for an interview exploring his career. Mark’s meticulously crafted images have earned him a reputation as one of the forerunners of British documentary photography.

Review | LUMIX S 100mm Macro f2.8 Lens

Our first lens-launch of the year, the full-frame S-mount 100mm f2.8 macro from Panasonic LUMIX was put to the test in Kew Gardens. We explored its macro potential as well as its versatility as a short-telephoto lens which can offer great compression for portraits and landscapes.

In Conversation | with Peter Dench on Photojournalism in Russia & Ukraine

Photojournalist Peter Dench shares his experiences capturing sun, sea and sandbags in the conflict zones of Ukraine and Russia-financed Transnistria. Peter talks us through his journey in these regions, discussing the challenges and stories behind his most iconic shots.

How To | Shoot Architecture

In this comprehensive how-to tutorial, we delve into the world of capturing stunning buildings and interiors. Discover top tips on utilising colour, composition and chosing the right kit for impactful shots.

Lens Types Explained

For any readers new to photography the language of lenses can lead to confusion. We have composed a quick guide to the different types and terms to help you start your journey into picking the right lens.

Astronomy and Astrophotography Calendar

Looking ahead the next new moon is on 9th February and the next full moon is 24th February. Keep abreast of upcoming events in the skies with our Astronomy and Astrophotography calendar.  

OM SYSTEM's OM-1 Mark II & M.ZUIKO 150-600mm f5.0-6.3 IS Lens

In case you missed the first OM SYSTEM flagship launch we took the new OM-1 Mark II to Iceland with the manufacturer's super-telephoto zoom also launched this week.