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Canon unveils top-end telezoom RF 100-300mm looks perfect for
Canon has unveiled the RF 100- 300mm f/2.8L IS USM for its range of mirrorless cameras, which is set to prove popular among sports and action photographers. The new optic effectively combines two mainstays of a sports photographer’s kit – the 70-200mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/2.8 – streamlining workflow and keeping lens changes to a minimum. The lens is claimed to offer the quality of a prime telephoto with the versatility of a zoom, using a combination of aspheric, UD and fluorite lens elements. The built-in optical image stabilisation system offers up to 5.5 stops of compensation – or six stops if you use an R Series body with IBIS – while the aperture diaphragm is made up of nine blades for improved bokeh. Focusing from the minimum distance of 1.8m is taken care of by Dual Nano motors – a first for a Canon lens – claimed to offer fast, quiet and precise performance. Further versatility is provided by the customisable lens- control ring and function buttons, plus compatibility with 1.4x and 2x extenders. Using the teleconverters transforms the lens to a 140-420mm f/4 or a 200-600mm f/5.6 respectively, with Canon suggesting there’s no drop in image quality or focusing speed. Advanced weather sealing and shock resistance complete the picture. Supplied with a soft case, strap and lens hood, the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM costs £11,500 – so start saving! canon.co.uk sports and action, but comes at a cost
CAPTURE THE ACTION Canon’s new lens allows sports photographers to keep their eye on the prize by reducing the number of lens changes needed
SPECS › Construction
23 elements in 18 groups › Minimum focusing 1.8m throughout range
› Minimum aperture f/22 › Filter diameter 112mm › Dimensions (wxl) 128x323.4mm › Weight 2.59kg
Pro spec, lower price 3 Legged Thing has launched a professional-level tripod for the cost-conscious photographer. The Charles 2.0 – named after naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin – is a three-section tripod made from magnesium alloy, using the same design as the carbon-fibre Winston 2.0 model. The new design extends to 2m and features detachable legs that can be joined to the centre column to create a monopod, adding to overall versatility. The Charles can be bought as legs-only for £250, or with an AirHed Pro ball head for £320. Price includes a clamshell-style carry bag. 3leggedthing.com
Tamron offers money off seven zooms From now until 15 July 2023, Tamron is offering instant savings on
seven different zoom lenses. This promotion covers super-wide-angle to telezoom optics, with the chance to save up to £300. The lenses and savings are as follows: • 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD – Sony E: save £100 • 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD – Sony FE: save £130 • 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD – Sony E/Fujifilm X : save £180 • 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 – Sony FE: save £150 • 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD – Sony FE/Nikon Z: save £130 • 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD – Sony FE/Fujifilm X: save £100
EXPAND YOUR KIT Big savings can be made on Tamron’s zoom lenses
• 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 – Canon EF/Nikon F: save £300 Savings are applied at the time of purchase at selected Tamron dealers. Find out more details on the website. tamron.co.uk
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