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One lens wonder Tamron’s value-packed 17-70mm f/2.8 zoom now fits APS-C Canon and Nikon mirrorless
Tamron has made its popular 17-70mm f/2.8 standard zoom
in mounts to fit Nikon Z and Canon RF mirrorless cameras, but it only covers APS-C sensors. Covering an equivalent focal length of up to 105mm on Nikon and 112mm on Canon, the 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD costs £549 and offers an all-in-one solution for everything from landscapes and travel to portraits, close-ups and video. The lens already comes in Sony E and Fujifilm X Mount. Tamron’s VC image stabilisation helps deliver sharper handheld stills and smoother video. Fast autofocus comes from the RXD stepping motor, with reduced focus breathing making the lens appealing to content creators. Despite boasting the widest zoom range in its class for an APS-C f/2.8 standard zoom, it’s still compact and light. Close focusing down to just 19cm, a weather-resistant construction and a fluorine-coated front element make it a practical everyday lens. tamron.com RANGE ROVER This Tamron zoom now fits Canon and Nikon cameras, as well as Sony and Fujifilm
V FOR VICTORY Flatpack lighting comes of age
Westcott has reinvented the studio V-Flat with a portable design aimed at use in the studio and on location. Replacing fragile foam boards with a lightweight aluminium frame and machine-washable black & white fabric panels, the collapsible system packs into a case and assembles in under five minutes without tools.
Measuring up to 208x213cm when fully opened, it can be used for bounce lighting, negative fill, flagging stray light or even as a freestanding backdrop. Magnetic support feet provide added stability, making it a durable alternative to conventional foam-core V-Flats. Price is £254. fjwestcott.com
FOAM IS WHERE THE HEART IS... But Westcott’s fabric panels are easier to take with you
LONG GAME
Stretching ahead
Samyang’s AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE is a lightweight telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, co-developed with German optical specialist Schneider-Kreuznach. Weighing just 730g, the lens is significantly lighter than many traditional 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms while maintaining a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its range.
Designed for travel, the £899 lens completes Samyang’s Compact Zoom Series, including the 14-24mm f/2.8 and 24-60mm f/2.8. The lens delivers 0.26x magnification, making it suitable for detail shots as well as portraits and action. Its fast Linear Stepping Motor, weather sealing and a compact design complete the package. lksamyang.com
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