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Sigma › Stand J304 › sigmauk.com

Sigma continues to innovate with its Art, Sports and Contemporary lens ranges. With new gear recently announced to coincide with now-concluded trade event CP+, this will be the first chance to come to grips with its new ultra-wide and super telephoto lenses, arriving in the UK for mid-March. L-Mount and Sony E-mount camera-owning customers will want to get their hands on its exciting new full-frame f/1.4 diagonal fisheye lens in the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN – a first for the brand. This bright Art series optic allows the capture of expansive landscapes and star-strewn skies, thanks to its generous 180° angle of view. Those photographing sports will be sure to make a beeline for the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS, again intended for L-Mount and E-mount owners – described by its maker as the definitive ultra telephoto prime. Visitors to the show will be able to test its claims that this prime lens for full-frame cameras is relatively compact and lightweight at 234.6mm in length and 1370g in weight.

DS Colour Labs › Stand B701 › dscolourlabs.co.uk

Tamron, Think Tank, Peak Design, Leofoto, Zhiyun, Broncolor and Lexar › Stand G500 › transcontinenta.co.uk

Pay a visit to the above stand to discover why leading pro lab DS Colour Labs prides itself on delivering the highest photographic quality for its products and services – not to mention rapid turnaround times after placing an order. Speak with the team to find out why DS Colour Labs is your reliable partner for wall art, photo books, fine art printing, photo gifts and all types of analogue film processing and transfer services. Its experts can help get your printed images looking their best. Whether you’re shooting digital or analogue, stop off at stand B701 to get ideas on how to make your images pack a serious punch.

Want a compact tripod? The Leofoto Ranger LS-223C and LH-25 ball head is one of the smallest. With a set of stainless steel spikes, a carry bag and a multi tool, it’s perfect for macro photography. Videographers needing support will love the Zhiyun Weebill 3S gimbal. Its time- saving portrait and landscape switch allows for seamless movement between set-ups. Also on the stand, and providing durable high-speed media, will be the Lexar Professional Gold Series UHS-II 1800x V60 SD card and USB-C Dual Slot Reader for SD and microSD. For those wanting lights, the Broncolor Pulso L 3200 J lamp and latest Satos 3200 J power pack will surely prove illuminating.

All these brands will be at the show courtesy of UK and Ireland distributor Transcontinenta UK. Sony full-frame mirrorless camera owners should keep an eye out for Tamron’s 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens. The latest iteration offers better image quality, 0.18m minimum object distance, scratch- and fingerprint- resistant design, twice-as-fast AF response, plus user- customisable functions. Need a bag for that lens? Consider the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L V2 in a choice of black, charcoal, midnight blue or ash colours. Alternatively, examine the Think Tank Presspass 20 – worn like a shoulder bag or belt pack.

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