104 DIGITAL CAMERA^ JUNE 2019
In Focus
The latest photography news from around the globe
Canon & Nikon
spring cashback
Time to go bargain-hunting with
special offers from the big twoN
ew season, new camera gear? This seems
to be the message emanating loud and
clear from the Canon and Nikon stables,
as both market-leading manufacturers revealed
a tasty range of cashback discounts for spring.
Canon got there first, announcing money off
cameras, lenses and printers. Standout deals
include £300 off across the whole of the EOS 5D
line (5D Mark IV, 5DS and 5DS R), and £250 off
Canon’s full-frame mirrorless EOS R. There are
discounts of up to £250 on a variety of lenses, as
well as £100 off printers. Canon’s Spring Cashback
promotion runs until 14 June, so don’t delay!
http://www.canon.co.uk/cashback/current-cashbackNot to be outdone, Nikon revealed its own package
of point-of-sale discounts (ie non-cashback), which
are available until 15 August. Buyers can get £360
off a Nikon Z 7 kit (Z 7 body plus 24-70mm f/4 S
lens), £270 off a Z 6 kit (Z 6 plus 24-70mm f/4 S),
and £180 off a Nikon D850. Sixteen Nikkor lenses
are also available in this promotion.
http://www.nikonpromotions.co.ukFocal point
Rounding up
what’s new
ƏȇƳژƺɴƬǣɎǣȇǕGet closer with new
Laowa 100mm 2:1
Laowa’s latest lens
focuses closer and
gives a higher degree
of magnification – 2:1- than any of its rivals.
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8
2:1 Ultra Macro APO is
available for Canon,
Nikon and Sony mounts.
http://www.venuslens.net;
£469/$449 
Mitakon Speedmaster
50mm f/0.95
Canon, Nikon and Sony
full-frame mirrorless
owners can now enjoy
the benefits of Mitakon’s
Speedmaster 50mm
f/0.95. This super-fast
prime has an updated
design to reduce
issues with flare.
http://www.zyoptics.net;
£615/$799Joby GorillaPod
3K Pro goes metal
The best-selling
GorillaPod 3K is now
available in a sturdy
metal version. The 3K
Pro is designed for
videographers and
bloggers using premium
mirrorless cameras.
http://www.joby.com; £115/
$150DISCOUNT
OFFER!
GRAB
A GREAT