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Sigma unveils trioofmirrorless prime lenses
groups, with three aspherical lenses and one Special Low Dispersion optic. A seven-blade rounded diaphragm has an aperture ring that closes the lens down from f/3.5 to f/22. The lens has a focus-mode switch and supports DMF and AF+MF on Sony E only. The stepper-motor is compatible with high-speed autofocus. A close focus of just 10.8cm/4.3in gives 1:2 magnification. At £550/$639, the 35mm f/2 lens has ten elements in nine groups, featuring SLD glass and three aspherical lenses. The minimum focus distance is 27cm/10.6in. It measures 70×65.4mm/2.8×2.6in and weighs 325g/11.5oz. The £650/$699 65mm f/2 has 12 elements in nine groups, 1 SLD glass and 2 aspherical lenses with a nine-bladed aperture, that goes from f2 to f22. At 72×74.7mm/2.8×2.9in and 405g/14.3oz, it’s still very light. sigma-imaging-uk.com
Sigma’s three new additions to its Contemporary range are ideal for
filmmakers using mirrorless cameras. The new I series of full-frame premium compact primes are designed for Sony E-mount, as well as L-Mount for Panasonic, Sigma and Leica. The range already offers a 45mm lens. They are built solidly and use a compact, all-metal body with a brass mount. The retro-style design has ribbed manual aperture and fly-by-wire manual focus rings, but can be used with autofocus on compatible cameras. The front element is fixed, so it’s ideal for screw-in filters. Even the lens cap is metal and sticks to the lens magnetically. There is also an optional £20/$20 carrier that hooks on to a belt or bag to hold the lens cap when the camera is in use. The 24mm f/3.5 lens, at £480/$549, is just 64x48.8mm/2.5×1.9in and weighs just 225g/7.9oz. It features ten elements in eight
RYCOTE GETSWELL CONNECTED
The issue of how to mount audio kit to booms and stands has been tackled by Rycote with the launch of its PCS system of quick release stands and grips. Designed for boom operators, sound recordists and audio engineers in the field, studio or at live events, the range is designed to allow the mounting of microphones and accessories safely and quickly without any need for adapters. The heart of the system is the boom connector, which was the range’s first offering and remains the flagship quick-release to attach mics to boom poles. This is now joined by a whole range of quick-release fittings, including a spigot to fasten a mic to a light stand. The system also includes a range of small articulating arms, multipurpose clamps and audio stands in a range of sizes. rycote.com
HOLLYLAND’S TWIN MIC SOLUTION Hollyland continues to innovate in wireless technology, with the launch of the new Lark 150 audio system. It uses two very small audio transmitters that both have omnidirectional mics built in, or you can use the included lavalier mic. These transmitters send their signal up to 100m to the receiver, which sits on the camera’s hotshoe and plugs into the audio port. Similar to Apple AirPods, both transmitters and the receiver fit inside a portable charging case. The kit costs £312/$329 and is on sale now. hollyland-tech.com
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