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EXTEND YOUR Z LENS REACH As there are no super-long Z mount telephotos on sale yet, Nikon has introduced two teleconverters. The Z TC-1.4x gives 40%more reach, but cuts down light by one stop, and the Z TC- 2.0x doubles the focal length and reduces light by two stops. The first lens to be compatible with these teleconverters is the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, but as the Z lens line-up expands, more lenses will be compatible. Both teleconverters are sealed to keep out dust and moisture and are treated with Nikon’s fluorine coat to repel dirt from the lens elements. The 1.4x costs £549/$547 and the 2x costs £599/$596.
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lenses makes them perfect for handheld and gimbal shooting. The VDSLR 50mm T1.5 MK2 is only 7.47cm long and weighs just 525.8g. All four lenses have aspherical lens elements to reduce spherical and optical aberration, and the 50mm model also has a hybrid aspherical lens element. The new nine aperture blades are designed to give a smoother bokeh and you can also create 18-ray starburst highlights by stopping down to small apertures. The MK2 series now includes weather sealing to protects the most vulnerable gap between the lens and camera mount.
Samyang has updated its affordable and compact range of cine lenses to fit DSLR and mirrorless cameras, with the new VDSLR MK2 series initially comprising the four most-used focal lengths: 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5. A 14mm T3.1 MK2 will be launched next year. The new models now have weather sealing, nine aperture blades and their focal lengths and scales are visible from both sides. They are available in Canon EF, Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon F, Canon M, Fuji X and MFT, all with full- frame coverage. The lenses all have a long-focus throw of over 130° for precise control, and a de-clicked aperture ring. The compact size of Samyang’s VDSLR
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MANFROTTO KEEPS ON MOVING! Tripod giant Manfrotto is moving into motorised gimbals with two different-sized three-axis models. Both have LCD touchscreen controls to adjust camera settings, as well as a quick-action button that instantly triggers functions like time-lapse, vertical shooting for social media and selfie mode. The gimbals come with a quick- switches between a single handle and an underslung position. It also comes in a Pro Kit version, which features a follow focus. The larger £529/$579 Gimbal 460 Kit has a maximum payload of 4.6kg/ 10.1lb. The Gimbal Pro Kit version comes with a follow focus and a remote controller, which essentially turns the gimbal into a fully remote-operated video head. Both gimbals work with the new Manfrotto GimBoom, which can extend
release plate design compatible with the Arca-Swiss standard and feature three-axis independent locking for fast calibration when changing setups. The £349/$399 Gimbal 220 Kit is aimed at mirrorless camera set- ups, features a maximum payload of 2.2kg/4.9lb and a detachable arm that
the handheld range of the gimbals by up to 3.5 metres. The £185/$189 GimBoom is made from carbon fibre for light weight. manfrotto.com
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