FRESH PAIR OF NIKKORS FOR THE SPRING

Alert your Nikon Z mount owning customers that two new lenses have been announced for this March in the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S (right) and the Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8

The 85mm is described as a fast mid telephoto prime lens compatible with its full frame FX format digital cameras and suited to wedding and fashion portraiture. It’s claimed particular attention was given to the rendering of ‘bokeh’ during the lens’ development, with an ED glass element suppressing colour fringing. A multi-focusing system and the incorporation of stepping motors (STMs) is said to allow for a smooth and quiet yet fast and accurate AF performance, while a Nano Crystal Coat on the lens aims to effectively reduce ghosting and flare.

The other new lens in the 26mm is being pitched as the slimmest AF lens for full frame mirrorless cameras at 23.5mm ‘thick’, while also being the lightest Nikkor Z lens at the time of writing at 125g. Suitable for easy stashing in a purse or bag, Nikon suggests that uses can carry it with them everywhere, with its wide-angle 26mm focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture suitable for everything from capturing landscape scenes to tabletop photography. Comprised of metal components the supplied lens hood has been designed to maintain the thinness of the lens. It also supports the attachment of an optional 52mm filter and comes with a slip-on lens cap. www.nikon.co.uk

Fujifilm has introduced a new ‘Clay White’ special edition of its Instax mini Link 2 Smartphone Printer. While using the clay white colour as a base, black accents have been added around the front power button as well as the film ejection slot to create, believes Fuji, a more stylish look. As if that wasn’t enough to entice the younger crowd, it’s also added a number of characters from the Nintendo Switch game ‘Splatoon 3’ to the free, downloadable Fujifilm Instax Mini Link for Nintendo Switch App. With the app, users are able to share the fun of their gameplay with fellow gamers digitally, or print a custom, one-of-a-kind Instax photo via their mini Link series printer. A bundle kit is being offered that includes the clay white Instax mini Link 2 (£114.99 SRP if bought standalone) and a silicone case featuring the ‘Splatoon 3’ characters for an all-in £129.99 SRP. www.fujifilm.co.uk