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Slimmer polariser fromLee The new skinny, but warmer Landscape Polariser
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Lee Filters has added to its extensive line- up of filters and accessories with the 105mm Landscape Polariser and a new Field Pouch. The new Landscape Polariser is a circular polarising filter, featuring the usual rotating bezel design, but is a lot slimmer than existing types and this means that, when attached to a two-slotted holder, it can be used down to focal lengths of between 16 and 17mm on full-frame DSLRs without danger of vignetting. Mounting on the front of the standard Lee Filters holder, the new polariser leaves both regular slots free for other filters. The good news continues for landscape photographers because the filter is also specifically engineered to produce a slightly warmer than normal tone. While it produces all the usual polarisation effects – cutting out unwanted reflections and deepening colours, for example – it also enhances natural tones, giving a richer and more golden finish to your scenics.
If you’ve been toying with investing in the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens, don’t. Because Canon has just announced its successor, the EF 100- 400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM. Its long list of initials denotes its place in Canon’s L series of optics, a four-stop Image Stabilizer (IS), its status as a successor lens (II) and fast, near-silent focusing (USM). This compact, lightweight telephoto also boasts 21 elements with the new Air Sphere Coating, a Zoom Touch Adjustment ring and dust and water-resistant construction. It’s available next month for £1999.99. And we hope to have our hands on it for a test soon too.
So, essentially you get a warm-up filter and a polariser in one. The Field Pouch is available in black or a sandy colour. The pouch has a concertina design and will store up to ten 100x150mm filters. Padded for extra protection and made of durable fabric, the pouch has three strap options, so you can wear it over the shoulder, on your belt or even attach it to your tripod – whichever is the most comfortable for you. The Landscape Polariser costs £174, while the Field Pouch is £40.
π To find out more, go to www.canon.co.uk.
π To find out more about the polariser and pouch, go to www.leefilters.com.
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