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May 2019 DigitalSLR Photography 97
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SIGMAL-MOUNTLINE-UP
Sigma has announced that its
highly-rated Art-series prime
lenses have been released in
the L-mount for Panasonic
full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The line-up will consist of 11
prime lenses covering focal
lengths from 14mm to 135mm.
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.comSAMYANG10MMLENS
Samyang has released the XP
10mm f/3.5 for Canon full-frame
DSLRs (Nikon-fit to follow). It is
claimed to be the widest ever
non-fish-eye lens and promises
to be distortion-free, thanks to
its use of 18 elements in 11
groups. It is available now for £950.
http://www.intro2020.co.ukSAMYANG RF MOUNTDUO
Samyang is the first independent
lens brand to release Canon RF
mount prime lenses for use with
the Canon EOS R and RP
mirrorless cameras. The (£360)
MF 14mm f/2.8 RF and (£319)
MF 85mm f/1.4 RF are both
manual focus and are on sale
now. http://www.intro2020.co.ukSONY135MMF/1.8GMLENS
Sony has added a premium telephoto
prime lens to its G Master series of
full-frame E-mount lenses. The FE
135mm F/1.8 GM boasts several
premium glass optics to deliver
outstanding image quality and
four XD linear motors for
ultra-fast autofocus. It is available
this month for £1,750.
http://www.sony.co.ukTAMRONHASANNOUNCEDthreelenses:twoforfull-frameDSLRsand
oneforfull-framemirrorlesscameras.The35-150mmf/2.8-4DiVC
OSD is a standardzoomwithanextendedtelephotofocallength,a fast
maximumapertureanda minimumfocusof45cm.Tamronclaimsit
deliverssuperbimagequalitythanksto theinclusionof LD(Low
Dispersion)glasselementsandasphericallenses,alongwithoptimalAF
performanceandeffectiveVibrationCompensationdueto itsDualMPU
(Micro-ProcessingUnit)system.TheSP35mmf/1.4DiUSDis a fast,
wide-angle primethat'spromisedto deliverultra-sharpimageswithvery
attractivebokeh.Bothlenseswillbeavailablein allpopularDSLRfittings.
The17-28mmf/2.8DiIII RXDis a fastultrawide-anglezoomforSony
E-mountcameras,witha compactandlightweightbarreldespite a
constantmaximumapertureof f/2.8.Alllensesareexpectedto be
released in mid- 2019 ;prices to be confirmed.www.intro2020.co.uk
TTTAMRONTRIO ANNOUNCED
BENRO REDDOG R1GIMBAL
The Photography Show, at the
Birmingham NEC, offered a first
look at the Reddog R1 – Benro's
first three-axis electronic
gimbal. It is designed for DSLR
and mirrorless outfits of up to
1.8kg. Made from aluminium, it
weighs only 879 grams (without
battery). It costs £350 and is
availablenow.www.benroeu.comSARAMONIC AUDIO
Introduced at the PhotographySh
was the Saramonic series ofaudio
capture products for enthusiast
and professional videographe
The range includes a varietyof
products suitable for DSLRs,
camcorders, smartphone
action cameras, including
microphones, wirelessadapters
mixers. http://www.benroeu.comLEE UPDATES100MMSYSTEM MBAL
MANFROTTOHASADDEDfourmodelsto itsProLight Reloader
rangeofrollerbags,designedforprofesionalphotographersand
videographers.The newmodels aredesignedwithsize,security
andweightin mind.Allfourrollerbagsmeetairlinerestrictionsfor
carry-onluggageandhavereinforcedcorners,whileinternal
dividerscanbeconfiguredto fit thegearyoucarry. The(£340)
ProLightReloaderAir-55and(£300)ProLightReloaderAir-50
canholda proDSLRwithlonglensattached,severallensesand
accessories.Theyalsosporta three-digitlockingsystemand
water-repellentexterior.The(£350)ProLightReloaderSwitch-55
hassimilarfeaturesbutcanbeconvertedintoa backpack.The(£350)ProLightReloader
Spin-55hasa polycarbonateexternalshellandinternalmouldedtray,givingit the
maximumpossible capacity,while alsoreducingweight andimprovingprotection.It can
holdtwoDSLRsandseverallenses,a DJIMavicProcombokitand15inlaptop, andfeatures
fourdoublespinnerwheelsforimprovedmanouverability.Theinternalcompartment can
be removed too to turnitinto a more conventional travel case.www.manfrotto.co.ukMANFROOTTO RELOADERS
LEE FILTERS HAS improved its 100mm holder, which has proven incredibly popular for
more than 25 years. The latest LEE100 filter system has been created following extensive
feedback from its customers and boasts improved aesthetics, new design features and
more ergonomic handling. Precision-engineered from injection-moulded composite
materials, the (£70) LEE100 holder is rigid, durable and lightweight and is compatible with
all existing LEE 100mm filters and adaptor rings. A spring release allows for one-handed
operation when attaching to the adapter ring, but the most innovative design element is
the blue locking dial, which permits it to be used in three different settings. Set to Neutral,
the holder can be both rotated and quickly removed, or knocked off should it be caught
accidentally, thereby protecting the camera and lens. In Half lock, the holder can be
rotated but is locked to the adaptor ring and cannot be removed from it, while in Full lock
it cannot be rotated and is also locked in place, so cannot be removed
from the adaptor ring. Also new are the modular filter-guide
blocks, which come in one, two and three-slot configurations.
Their simplified design means they snap on to the holder and
remain securely in place until the photographer is ready
to remove them. The new tapered profile gives
improved resistance when positioning filters and
the holder can be used with up to three slot-in
filters without the risk of vignetting. A (£195)
LEE100 polarising filter has also been released,
which quickly snaps on to the front of the
filter-guide block, while current 105mm
polarisers can be attached by the optional
(£35) 105mm ring. The LEE100 holder is
available now on its own or in a number of filter kits.
For further details, visit: http://www.LEE100holder.com