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Tiddly long-zoom lens on the way from Panasonic
Likewise, high speed, superlative performance and silent autofocus are promised, while its built-in five-axis Dual IS 2 image stabilisation helps minimise blur. Micro-step aperture control allows for smooth alterations in exposure, with the ability to choose between linear or non-linear focus ring settings. For those wondering about using it for shooting video, the manufacturer reassures that focus breathing is effectively suppressed. Suggested retail price for the 28-200mm is set at £899. panasonic.com
L-Mount camera users will have a new lens to enjoy from Panasonic this April. The Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS is claimed as the smallest and lightest in its class on launch, with a total length of 93.4mm and a weight of 413g. It’s also the first wide-to-tele zoom in its maker’s Lumix S series line-up. Suitable for shooting landscapes at its widest setting, as well as being able to focus as close as 3cm from a subject, it’s also a capable macro performer – on top of delivering the requisite bokeh effects for portraits.
Skyline’s no limit for durable Tenba range
Based on feedback from Canon users when asked what other kind of products they’d like to see from the brand, the photo stalwart has introduced a limited-edition Canon ML-A Light & Speaker combo. On display to the public at the London Photo Video Convention & Trade Show in January, the desktop lamp and Bluetooth 5.0 audio speaker in one is designed to create the ideal atmosphere for relaxing, entertaining, working or styling – while being both chic and highly flexible, with a body made from machined aluminium. Complete with a tilting arm, the LED lamp can be switched from a soft and warm tone for relaxing times to a white setting for creative working and reading. The 10W speaker boasts 360° audio that’s claimed to sound superb even at low volume. With a two-year guarantee, the ML-A is £269 and comes in silver or black. In related news, Canon has launched a professional PTZ controller, developed in collaboration with manufacturer Skaarhoj. We’re told the RC-SK5 is versatile enough for multicamera productions, from entry-level broadcast to live events such as musical performances and concerts – or even for recording lectures in higher education. What’s described as a high-quality, ergonomically designed joystick provides intuitive control, while smooth wide-to-tele transitions can be achieved via the zoom rocker. canon.co.uk Now it’s sound as well as vision
Bag manufacturer Tenba has overhauled its line-up with the launch of its revamped Skyline v2 range. The second generation of Skyline promises durability and comfort, all at a more affordable price point. The new collection includes pouches, top loaders and shoulder bags designed to fit everything from pocket cameras to up to two mirrorless or DSLRs with lenses as sizeable as a 70- 200mm f/2.8. The new line-up will receive its first public showing at The Photography and Video Show. Abiding by a keep-it-simple philosophy, the bags boast a stylish, minimalist design with colour choices including black or grey. Water-repellent fabrics and YKK zips offer high levels of protection typically only found in more expensive bags, while a vibrant blue interior assists in quickly locating gear when on the go. Pricing ranges from £14 for the Tenba Skyline v2 Pouch 3, and up to £63 for the Tenba Skyline v2 Shoulder Bag 13. uk.tenba.com
New compact Sony zoom announced
User controls include a customisable focus hold button, manual focus ring, aperture ring, aperture click on/off switch and focus mode switch. Made from 16 lens elements in 13 groups, this optic is 92.3mm long and weighs 440g. As expected, it supports the Active Mode image stabilisation of Sony cameras, for smooth results even when a user is on the move, while it also proves compatible with focus breathing compensation on those same Sony bodies. The retail price is £1149. sony.co.uk
Arriving in April, users of Sony’s full-frame E-mount cameras who are seeking a compact and lightweight standard zoom may have found it with the Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G. Part of the G series premium lens line-up and sporting a dust- and moisture-resistant build, as well as a dirt-repelling fluorine coating, this is an everyday stills and video option with a minimum focus distance of 19cm at the wide-angle setting to 30cm at maximum zoom. Thanks to two linear motors, it can deliver high-speed, high-precision AF and quiet focusing.
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