Sony SE 16-35mm F4 G
Sony has unveiled a new power zoom lens. The SE 16-35mm F4 G incorporates a powered zoom mechanism rather than a standard zoom ring, and is designed to fit Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras. Filmmakers will appreciate how light it is, at only 353 grams. Price: £1,299/$1,399.99;
Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
Both fullframe and APS-C Sony cameras will benefit from the new prime. A Focus Hold button and Custom Switch are included in the second iteration of this autofocus prime (sold in the US under the Rokinon brand name). The Focus Hold feature can be used to lock the focusing distance, allowing users to assign functions like Eye AF in the camera settings, and the custom switch can be set to allow silent aperture adjustments, which is ideal for video work as well as other common uses of this lens, such as portraits and landscapes. Price: £636/$799
Leica Summicron M 28 f/2 Matte Black
The M-ultra-fast System's wide-angle lens now comes in a new'resilient' form. The modest appearance of this optic, which has a specialty paint finish that offers scratch resistance, making it excellent for classic reportage photography. The light green inlay engravings on the lens were created to complement the M10-P Reporter model, but they would look great on any Leica M-series camera. The Matte Black version of the Summicron M 28 f/2 ASPH has an integrated lens hood that extends with a single rapid twist, unlike the ordinary Summicron M 28 f/2 ASPH. Price: £4,000/$4,495;
Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
The new optic is 1/3 stop slower than the F-mount DSLR version, but it's a lot less expensive and weighs a whopping 2.3kg less. The Nikkor 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR F-mount DSLR lens isn't cheap at £6,299/$6,497, but it's still a third of the price of the Nikkor 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR F-mount DSLR lens. Nikon was able to create the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S an astonishing 2.3kg lighter and 16 percent shorter than the DSLR lens by utilising the advantages of the Nikon Z lens mount and including a Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element.
Because of this, Nikon claims that the new Z-mount 800mm is suitable for handheld shooting, especially with the built-in VR optical stabilisation. This gives up to 5.5 stops of Synchro VR stability when used in conjunction with the new Nikon Z 9's in-body stabilisation. The Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x and Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x, which expand the focal length to 1120mm and 1600mm, respectively, are also compatible with the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S. The pricing of the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S places it more in the realm of expert hobbyists and pros, and while it's a crucial addition to the Nikon Z lens lineup for the latter, it's a considerably more inexpensive option than the previous 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR F-mount DSLR lens. The Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is on sale now. Price £6,299/$6,497
Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 for Fuji X and Sony E
With this full-field fisheye lens, users of Fujifilm and Sony APS-C cameras can broaden their creative boundaries. It has a minimum focus distance of 10cm and a clickless aperture; it weighs 280g and measures 52mm in length.
Best Camera Accessories Launched in May 2022
Billingham Eventer MKII
For 2022, a classic briefcase-style camera bag is updated with new functions and touches. The MKII is a replacement for the now-discontinued Eventer and features a modified top handle with leather on the bottom for a more comfortable grip. The top flap zips and the back document pocket zips are now weatherproof, making the Eventer MKII more weather resistant. The main compartment cover can also be folded back behind the padded insert and out of the way using Billingham's TukTop feature, and a luggage trolley strap has been added to the back of the bag for easier handling. Khaki FibreNyte/Chocolate Leather and Khaki Canvas/Tan Leather are only two of the colour schemes offered. £560 (about 737 dollars)
Vanguard Veo Active 53
Outward bound 'togs get a new bag. The new Veo Active series comes in four sizes and is designed for photographers who may have to journey to their desired landscape locales. The Active 53 is the largest model, and it can hold a pro-level DSLR with grip, up to seven lenses (up to a 400mm f/2.8 or 200-600mm zoom), a full-sized tripod in the centre, a 16-inch laptop, and a 10-inch tablet. There's also a day-pack area on top for personal gear, an accessories pocket, and a detachable lens pouch for lenses up to 70-200mm. The price starts from £149.99.
Lexar Professional 2000x Gold 256GB
This SDXC UHS-II card, designed for DSLR and cinema-quality video cameras, has read speeds of up to 300MB/s, allowing it to easily handle successive bursts of raw material. £374.99 (US$299.99)
3LT updates its Trent monopod
Versatile accessory with a 2m+ reach Punks Trent 2.0 is an improvement of 3 Legged Thing's highest monopod, which can extend to over two metres and support up to 30kg of gear. Punks Trent 2.0 is made of magnesium alloy and has new leg locks that are easy to operate even when wearing gloves in the cold. The monopod comes in two colours: Metallic Slate Grey and a new Metallic Blue, and it can be purchased separately or as part of a set with the Docz foot stabiliser, which can assist users get smooth panning shots. £79.99/$89.99; (monopod). £119.99 (about $139.99) (Docz kit)
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