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The G Master of macro The first medium telephoto macro lens in Sony’s acclaimed
perfectly for the likes of portrait and wedding work. With up to 2.8x magnification when used alongside the optional teleconverter, the lens offers detailed close-ups from a practical working distance, ideal for delicate subjects or reflective surfaces. Its optical formula includes two XA (extreme aspherical) and two ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, while Sony’s Nano AR
Coating II keeps issues like flare and ghosting in check. Four XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors deliver autofocus almost twice as fast as the 90mm non-G model, while an integrated optical stabiliser compensates for shift, angular and front-back shake. There’s an aperture ring and sliding focus mechanism to improve manual control. sony.com
G Master series for E-mount cameras is its new FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS. It combines 1.4x magnification, advanced optical stabilisation and G Master-grade image quality in a compact design. Sony claims the £1399 optic exceeds traditional lenses for macro photography because it also works
CLOSE-UP CHAMPION The latest macro lens from Sony is the new 100mm GM
Big screen test for Atomos
Atomos has unveiled its first 27in reference-grade desktop monitor plus a probe to keep it calibrated. The brand, famed for its on-camera monitors and recorders, claims its Studio Pro-2710 monitor promises total colour fidelity in a slim, portable form. At its core is an OLED panel that eliminates colour fringing and aliasing for sharper, cleaner visuals. One unique addition to the new monitor is its surround lighting system, which monitors the ambient room light alongside the display to create a more consistent environment for editing. There are front-facing input/output ports and four integrated USB-C ports for peripherals and the Studio K-100 probe. The screen uses a touchpad interface and the monitor comes with a factory-calibrated preset. No prices have yet been announced. atomos.com
Harlowe brightness my old friend
The brand that changed its name from Hobolite to Harlowe has announced new additions to its range of portable LEDs. The Atom 2 is a modular on-camera light designed for pocket cameras, while the Sol 40 and Sol 100 Spectra lamps are ultra- thin panels for soft illumination. The Sol 100 Spectra produces white light and colour, offering more than 36,000 colour variations and a colour temperature range of 1700 to 10,000K. It uses a 100W LED engine, providing high accuracy with a CRI/
Samyang– Schneider collab continues
Samyang’s latest lens is the AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE, its second co- developed zoom with German optical specialist Schneider-Kreuznach. The new lens follows the 14-24mm f/2.8 version introduced earlier this year, the world’s first front filter-compatible super-wide zoom for Sony E-mount. The 24-60mm is designed for both stills and video with a compact, lightweight construction and an optical build of 14 elements in 11 groups. The £636 optic takes 72mm filters and has nine aperture blades. samyang.com
TLCI ≥95 while maintaining a quiet cooling system. C ontrol is via a wireless remote with a 20m range. The smaller Sol 40 Spectra is a multifunction light using a 40W bicolour LED engine with a colour temperature range of 2700 to 6500K.
The Harlowe Atom 2 is a lightweight fill light engineered for mobile creators and ideal for pairing with DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3. Weighing only 33g, it features a fresnel lens that boosts brightness. Various kits are available. harlowe.eu
SOL STYLE The new Sol
range features funky designs with unique features
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