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PREVIEW Snap the Dragon at fast-growing UK show
The Wales & West Photography Show is a must-go for all camera fans
the UK, combining inspiration and hands-on access to the latest kit. Whether you are an enthusiast picking up a brand-new camera or a seasoned professional, the ICC Wales venue offers a space to connect, learn and explore. That inclusive approach has driven rapid growth since 2022, with exhibitor numbers and visitor attendance climbing year on year. This year’s event will take place in an expanded space, packed with leading camera and video brands. It is an opportunity to get hands-on with the latest gear and speak directly
to experts. Education is a major focus. A schedule of free seminars will cover lighting, macro photography and filmmaking, while workshops both free and paid will offer deeper, more practical learning. Led by experienced educators, sessions are meant to hone real skills, whether you are refining technique or starting from scratch. There will also be a strong retail presence, with Camera Centre UK offering a wide range of new and used equipment, making it easy to transform
CYMRU AS YOU ARE The impressive ICC Wales venue will host demos, retailers and workshops
The Wales & West Photography Show returns from 18 to 20 June,
and it’s shaping up to be the biggest, most ambitious edition yet. What started as a regional gathering has grown into a key event for content creators and photographers across
inspiration into action. waleswestphoto.com
CROSSOVER HIT
FAST GLASS
One L of a wide zoom
Cash off the speediest prime
If you absolutely must own the fastest lens in the world, then there’s good news. The Experimental Optics 50mm f/0.75 is on sale for 20% off to celebrate ten years since its release. The lens now costs £2000, and is available in M39 and Leica M-Mount. It is best suited for use on mirrorless cameras with a helicoid adapter. The Berlin-based brand is also making an ultra-thin 35mm f/2.7 full-frame pancake lens in the same mounts. The price is yet to be revealed. See facebook.com/experimentaloptics for more information and to contact the company about making a purchase.
Samyang continues to develop momentum in the L-Mount Alliance with the launch of its AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE. Developed in collaboration with Schneider-Kreuznach, the lens combines German optical expertise with Samyang’s AF know-how. Despite its fast f/2.8 aperture, the £1050 lens remains compact at just 88mm long and 445g. A minimum focusing distance of 18cm allows for dramatic close-ups. A standout feature is the 77mm front filter thread – a rarity on ultra-wide zooms. lksamyang.com
RARE BREED The speedy, ultra-wide Samyang lens has a headline 77mm front filter thread
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