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Canon lenses at Calument roadshow

Calumet is teaming up with Canon for an exclusive nationwide 'five cities in ten days' lens roadshow. Over sixty Canon lenses will be showcased on the tour which begins at Calumet Glasgow and ends at Calumet's flagship Drummond Street, Euston, London store.

Sian Hamer, Calumet Photographic marketing executive, said: This is a rare opportunity for our customers to get to grips with scores of Canon lenses, from the new EF 8-15 f4L to the new super-telephoto EF 400mm 2.8L ISMK11. In addition, we will be offering visitors the chance to get hands-on with the new Canon EOS 1DX.

We will have a range of special offers, including interest free deals on selected lenses and excellent trade-in opportunities on these roadshow days. Whether you are exploring the world in macro, capturing a sweeping vista with wide angle or getting close to wildlife with a super-telephoto, a different lens can offer a whole new perspective to the shoot experience.

Roadshow dates:
Calumet Glasgow: Thursday 17 November
Calumet Edinburgh: Friday 18 November
Calumet Birmingham: Monday 21 November
Calumet Manchester: Tuesday and Wednesday 22 and 23 November
Calumet Drummond Street Euston: Friday and Saturday 25 and 26 November,
All events run from 10am-5pm


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