News Hasselblad X2D 100C dual lens field kit now available The 100-megapixel medium format model now comes in a set paired with wide-angle prime lenses, targeted at travel and documentary photographers
Tamron X Mount zoom set for spring Recently announced by Tamron, a wide-angle zoom compatible with Fujifilm X Mount is in development. The exact launch timeline for the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD optic is to be confirmed, but it should be with us before the end of spring. The lens features a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its range, offering the 35mm equivalent to a 16.5-30mm. At the shortest focal length, it focuses down to just 15cm – handy for creating wide-angle macro images. Highlights include a Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) motor for fast and quiet autofocusing, a moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating on the front element to help repel whatever the weather throws at it. Pricing is to be confirmed. transcontinenta.co.uk Sigma adds Nikon Z mount optics Sigma has announced it will soon produce lenses for the Nikon Z mount mirrorless system. The first three compatible lenses are designed as crop sensor optics for use on Z series bodies. The trio – 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, 30mm f/1.4 DC DN and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN – will form part of the Contemporary range and have been adapted to work seamlessly on Nikon’s mirrorless models. They feature specially developed algorithms to ensure optimised compatibility and deliver fast AF support for continuous autofocusing, as well as in-camera aberration correction on supported models. They are also rubber sealed for use in inclement conditions. Availability is still to be confirmed by Sigma, but these are likely to be the first of many more optics for the Z series, giving Nikon users further choice. sigma-global.com
“Together they can cover a range of travel scenarios – landscape, architecture and street, documentary and still life”
Hasselblad’s flagship X2D 100C medium format mirrorless camera has been paired with a couple of the company’s wide-angle prime lenses to create the new X2D 100C Lightweight Field Kit. This enticing proposition includes the body along with 21mm and 45mm lenses – weighing just 1810g in total, give or take the odd lens hood – making it ideal for long shoots, outdoor adventures or any creative wishing to travel light without compromise. Launched last year, the X2D 100C features: a 100-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range; a five-axis in-body image stabilisation system offering up to seven stops of compensation; phase detection AF across 97% of the imaging area; and a built-in 1TB SSD with a write speed of 2370MB/s for storage. The body, made from a single block of machined aluminium alloy, weighs just 790g.
77mm filters, it incorporates two aspherical elements to optimise results. Similarly, the XCD 4/45P, though longer in focal length, is the lightest XCD optic – tipping the scales at a mere 320g. With a minimum focus distance of 35cm, featuring nine elements in seven groups and using a built-in leaf shutter for flash sync at all speeds, it is great for general-purpose use. The only thing that isn’t lightweight about the X2D 100C Lightweight Field Kit is the price. It’s available now for around £11,440. hasselblad.com
The lenses – the XCD 4/21 and 4/45P – provide 17mm and 36mm full-frame focal equivalence, respectively. Together they can cover a range of travel scenarios, including landscape, architecture and street, documentary and still-life photography, but may also be used in the studio. XCD 4/21 is the widest Hasselblad lens to date and boasts 13 elements in nine groups. As with other X System glass, the 4/21 contains an integrated central shutter providing full flash synchronisation up to 1/2000sec. Weighing 600g and accepting
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