Photography News issue 17

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See the light with B+Wand Schneider FILTERS AND LENSES Do you want the best stills and video footage? Look no further than this high-quality kit

filters such as neutral density and polarisers all part of the range. Schneider lenses, meanwhile, are suitable for a wide range of different uses including industrial and large format applications. Here we look at just two ranges of B+W and Schneider products that can help you realise the very best results, whether you’re shooting stills or video.

camera can only work its magic after the light has passed through one, or both, of these essential items, so making the right optical choice is essential. Schneider lenses and B+W filters both represent the pinnacle of optical engineering, with each providing a range of products to suit the discerning image maker. The B+W filter range is extensive to say the least, with essential

Quality counts when it comes to taking brilliant stills or shooting engaging movie footage. There’s little point in going to the effort of finding the perfect location, at the right time of day and with the ideal subject to then use inferior equipment to capture it. Central to delivering optimum quality are the lenses and filters you attach to your camera body. After all, the

A 10-stop neutral density filter helps you to capture stunning long-exposure images. As the name suggests, a 10-stop ND filter reduces the light passing through the lens by 10 stops, making it possible to blur movement in normal daylight conditions simply by using a long shutter speed. B+W 10-stop ND filters are available in two forms, single coat or multi-coated, and are specifically designed to deliver the best possible results for digital stills photographers. The multi-coated version of the filter uses B+W’s unique Multi Resistant Coating (MRC), which has very low reflective properties and is resistant to scratching. Perhaps more importantly, however, MRC is also dirt and water repellent so it offers essential protection to your lenses. B+W 10-stop ND filters

Both single coat and MRC filters are available in sizes from 52mm to 82mm with recommended retail prices ranging from £53.95 to £170.94 for single coat and from £67.95 to £220.95 for MRC coating. All feature Schott coloured glass that is completely smooth to deliver optimum results, while the mounts are made from brass for a secure fit that ensures the filter remains exactly parallel to the imaging sensor at all times.

π To find out more about B+W filters, go to www.bpluswfilters.co.uk.

For the discerning videographers among you, Schneider’s Xenon FF prime lenses offer superb image quality for those using Canon EOS, Nikon F or PL mount camera bodies. Currently five F2.1 lenses are available in the Xenon FF range – 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm – with an 18mm arriving later this year. Prices start from £3070 including VAT. Designed for 4K resolution, Xenon lenses provide a 45mm image circle so they can be used on full-frame digital SLRs such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Nikon D800 and Sony A7S, plus they all share the same weight and external dimensions. Each lens has a 14-blade aperture for consistent bokeh and they are colour matched for consistent results. They also provide 300° focusing barrel rotation and offer compatibility with cine accessories including follow focus rigs. If you’re serious about your moviemaking, be sure to use some serious glass on your camera! SchneiderXenon FFprime lenses

π To find out more about Schneider lenses, go to www.schneideroptics.com.

Photography News | Issue 17