C H R I S T M A S
GIFT GUIDE
TAMRON70-300mm
F/4-5.6DI£129
If youshootCanonor Nikonandwant
a to uchmorefocallengththanthekit
le nsoffers,thisis perfectforyou.It’s
budgetfriendly,offersa Macroswitch
fo r close-upworkandgivesa 35mm
equivalentfocallengthof 465mmat the
lo ngend– idealforwildlifeandaction.
tamron.com
BENRO SLIM TRAVEL £99
A traveller’s best friend, this ultra-light
tripod can take up to 4kg in weight and
packs down to 51cm. The twist-lock legs
are easily extended for a maximum
working height of 146cm height, or
change the leg angles to get as low
as 40cm. It even includes a ball head
- perfect for framing your shots.
benroeu.com
SAMYANG 14mm F/2.8 ED AS
IF UMC£ 319
Samyang proves once again that you don’t
need to spend a bomb to get a sharp ultra
wide-angle prime lens. This fully manual
lens features a wide f/2.8 aperture, sharp
optics and a 116° angle-of-view to capture
almost any scene. It’s available for most of
the major mounts, and would be a welcome
addition to any astrophotographer or
landscaper’s kit. samyanglensglobal.com
MODUS 360RT FLASH£170
Big punch in a small package, this
flashgun offers more power than
a pop-up flash, and includes
a rechargeable Extreme battery for
over 400 shots. It’s capable of TTL,
allowing it to automatically expose for
your shots, and comes with a built-in
wireless receiver and bright LED light
for extra versatility. hahnel.ie
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SANDISK EXTREME
32GB SDHC £19
With a meaty 32GB storage
capacity, rapid 90MB/s read
speed and solid 40MB/s write
speed, this is the perfect
companion for long snap-happy
days out. sandisk.com
HAHNEL 6-IN-1
CLEANING KIT £19
Whether you’re just starting out
or a seasoned pro, keeping your
lenses clean is lesson number
one. Thankfully, this handy kit
has everything you need for
sparkling optics on the go.
hahnel.ie
TENBA TOOLS LENS
POUCHFROM £15
Made from soft neoprene, these
lens pouches come in a variety
of sizes, designed for most lens
options, and offer extra
protection for your optics while
out and about as they roll around
your kit bag. tenba.com