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Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G IF-ED From£459*
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Buying a fast standard zoom like the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G IF-ED can give you a real step up in your photography. But typically, quality comes with a serious outlay attached. Pick up a lens in good condition from MPB though, and you get all the benefits as well as a significant saving. The F-mount 24-70mm f/2.8G provides exceptional corner-to-corner image quality, as well as a versatile selection of framing options. With its f/2.8 constant aperture, you can work more easily in low light and get great subject separation, while its Silent Wave motor provides fast yet quiet AF. It’s also built to last, with a rugged, weather-sealed construction that battles dust and moisture. *Prices are correct at mpb.com at the time of going to print and are subject to change.
from£18.95
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Prices vary
hireacamera.com
Hireacamera
WhiteWall Hardcover Photo Book
Whether its a collection of your photography this year or a gift for someone else, WhiteWall’s hardcover photo book is a great choice. Books can be designed via a user- friendly web interface or by uploading pre-prepared PDFs. Choose your format from options, including A5, A4 and A3 landscape, A4 portrait and 20cm or 30cm square, and there’s also a choice of papers, including 170gsm silk matt and 250gsm premium silk matt. Books can run from 24 to 252 pages and covers are fully customisable. All in all, it’s a great service from a trusted supplier.
Fancy a few days' hire of some fantastic camera kit? You could try out that brand-new body you’ve had your eye on or let your loved one go out shooting with the pro lens they’ve always dreamed of. Operating since 2003, Hireacamera is one of the UK’s most popular suppliers of camera equipment, lighting gear and other accessories. For instance, you can rent an AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR for about £150 per week, which is just 4% of its £3500 purchase price. Choose to rent for a day, a weekend or longer, and equipment is guaranteed to be delivered by 12pm the day before your specified hire period.
£165
kasefilters.com
DS Colour Labs prints and paper Prices vary
dscolourlabs.co.uk
£199
leefilters.com
Lee Filters LEE85 Discover Kit
Kase Filters Wolverine Starglow 100mm filter
If you want to invest in printing your photos
of, from large format prints and wall art to photo books, canvases and other gifts. Most orders can be printed and dispatched on the same day, but make sure you order in good time for Christmas delivery and check out the special autumn and winter offers as they appear on the website.
Fancy a crack at night sky photography this Christmas season? This could be the filter you need. Created in collaboration with night sky photographer Alyn Wallace, the Starglow is designed to accentuate brighter stars and constellations’ natural colour. It also gives them extra glow and prominence in the sky, as dimmer stars are faded back. As a 2mm-thick, 100mm square filter, it’s compatible with a huge range of holder systems, including Kase’s own. Being Wolverine glass, it’s toughened, scratch resistant and water-repellent for easy cleaning. Kase also produces a Neutral Night filter, which combats light pollution, so it’s especially good when paired with that.
One of the biggest steps in photography is expanding your use of filters. If you’re ready for that leap, the Lee Filters LEE85 Discover Kit is a great way to get started. The system is engineered for smaller bodied cameras and lenses. The holder is made from aluminium, keeping it lightweight with a low-profile
design. There are modular blocks, allowing you to reconfigure the holder with up to three filter bays and slots for a clip-on polariser at the front. The Discover Kit comes with the holder, a 0.6ND medium graduate, 58mm, 67mm and 72mm rings, a carrying pouch and accessories.
this Christmas, DS Colour Labs has a superb range of
options. With over six decades of experience, you can be assured of a top-quality job. Its state-of-the-art services include pretty much any print product you can think
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