Sony has launched a new, small and lightweight, wide-angle prime lens. The Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G brings the total count of full-frame prime lenses from Sony up to 16 and this new release is the widest lens in the range.
The new Sony lens has a very wide angle of view , ideal for dramatic cityscapes. The lens also has a close minimum focus distance (19cm) which makes this lens ideal for remote wildlife photography and video. The extreme wide angle and light weight (only 373g) of this lens also makes it a great addition for travel and astro-photography.
The lens is available for pre-order. Call the sales team for more information on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
Sony has just announced two new models in its ever growing E-mount lens lineup. The FE 600mm f/4.0 GM OSS and FE 200-600mm f/ 5.6-6.3 are both super-telephoto optics built to withstand the rigours of professional use. This announcement furthers Sony’s growth into the sport & press photography market.
The FE 600mm f4 GM OSS is the longest prime lens from Sony to date. It’s announcement follows the FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS which was released June 2018 and has been incredibly well received. These two focal lengths are classics in sport and wildlife photography, delivering fantastic detail from distant subjects, even in difficult lighting conditions.
Our own Donal Ogilvie had the chance to try both lenses briefly last week. On the 600mm lens, he says: “Super light for a lens of this class, put it next to an older SLR mount 600mm f4 and the difference is amazing. Not front heavy at all, weight is well distributed, one could shoot this hand held quite easily. Autofocus is superfast, even with teleconverters, built to keep up with the A9’s 20fps (and allegedly beyond!) Likely to be very limited supply.”
Fast, precise and quiet auto-focus driven by two XD linear motors
11-blade circular aperture mechanism
Balanced Magnesium alloy construction makes panning easier
Lightest lens in it’s class at approximately 3040g
Compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2.0x E-mount tele-converters
Hard controls built into lens for immediate control in the field
The FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS is the furthest reaching zoom in the G lens series from Sony. The lens is designed with a fixed barrel length so all the zoom movements occur within the lens. The elimination of elements that extend and retract whilst zooming offers enhanced sealing against dust and moisture, making the lens a real workhorse for photographers needing one lens as a solution to shooting at multivarious distances.
Donal on the 200-600mm: “Handling was excellent as the internal zoom and focus construction means it doesn’t alter in size in actual use. Autofocus was snappy and precise, even with tele-converters attached. Image quality looked superb, across the entire frame. Solid construction, not super light but, for a lens of this magnification range, I thought it balanced well on the camera. This will be a very popular lens with all kinds of photographers professional and enthusiast alike.”
Again the sales team are on the case with an order book and are ready to field your enquiries. Contact sales@fixationuk.com for more info or call us on 020 7582 3294
Loose lens grip rubbers are a frustrating and common problem for photographers and videographers alike. It’s easy to spend so much time worrying about the valuable lens elements and delicate lens coatings, not to mention the sophisticated sensor in your digital camera, that you forget about the little things. But if the little circular grip rubbers of your focus or zoom rings come loose, it can cause a whole host of problems!
For one, it makes your grip on the lens much less secure, and this means it’s easy to drop. You’ll probably end up squeezing the barrel more tightly to compensate, and this can easily cause mishandling or slippage at a crucial moment. It can also make it much more difficult to achieve a smooth zooming or focusing action, which can cause you to miss a crucial shot. If you’re a working photographer, or just someone who uses their camera a lot, a loose lens grip rubber is something you want to take care of sooner rather than later.
There are a few DIY solutions that some people have tried to fix loose lens grip rubbers. Some recommend a dab of adhesive or a double-sided tab to keep the rubber in place on the lens barrel. Others will even suggest heating the lens grip to shrink the rubber a little and help it stay in place, with a hair dryer or similar appliance! There’s also the tried and tested quick solution of wrapping a rubber band around the ring to hold it in place and make it easier to grip.
A Nikkor 70-200mm ƒ/2.8G with a stretched and loose zoom grip
All these are potentially workable. However, they tend to be stopgaps, meaning temporary solutions that are really just putting off the inevitable – that the lens grip rubber needs replacing. After all, with lens grip rubbers as cheap as they are, the best and safest thing to do is to get hold of a replacement part and fix it on at home.
Let’s quickly walk through the process.
Replacing lens grip rubbers
You can get in touch with us to order the correct grip rubbers for your lens – the details are at the bottom of this page. One important thing to remember is to ensure you’re getting the correct rubber for the focus ring or the zoom ring, depending on which has come loose. You’d be surprised how many people mistakenly order the wrong one! If you’re unsure, you can send us a photo of your lens to double-check.
Once you have the lens ring replacement, you can fit it yourself at home. Find a decent working space – an ordinary clean desk will do – and lay the lens out on it. Work off the loose lens ring if it isn’t completely off already.
Attaching the new lens grip ring is nice and straightforward – you don’t even need any adhesive! If the rubber is in the right place, it should fit snugly and stay there. The only trick is to make sure that the lens surface is completely clean, and does not have any loose dust or dirt particles on it, as this may compromise the fit of the grip rubber. Give it a good wipe with some methylated spirit and that should take care of it.
Once this is done, work the new grip rubber onto the lens, ensuring that it first snugly in the groove. Now that you’ve replaced the rubber, give it a few turns, check the rotating action is smooth and there isn’t any play between the rubber and the lens. Once this is done, you’re good to go!
Ordering new lens grip rubbers
To purchase grip rubbers, simply contact our admin team on 020 7582 3294 or email admin@fixationuk.com. The average cost is around £10.00 (excluding VAT).
Also, we know that not everyone likes tinkering with their own equipment, even for things as small as lens rubbers! If you’re not comfortable fitting the lens grip rubber yourself, our service department will happily oblige at no extra charge.
No strangers to medium format, Fuji’s heritage lies with iconic cameras such as the GS645, G617 and the first AF medium format, the GA645.
While the design and technology are distinctly modern, the camera follows Fuji’s philosophy of portability and size, resembling a larger X-series camera. Despite boasting a medium format 50MP sensor – almost 70% larger than a full-frame DSLR – the camera itself is comparable in size to a D810, albeit slightly deeper.
Menu navigation and operation on the GFX is similar to its smaller stablemate, the X-T2 and existing Fuji users will feel at home with the controls.
The initial lens lineup comprises six lenses ranging from a superwide 23mm ƒ/4 (18mm equivalent in 35mm) to a 120mm ƒ/4 Macro (95mm equivalent), although not all lenses will be shipping immediately.
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