Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II Announced


Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II: Amazon

The Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II has been announced. You can check out the specs below, along with the only review published so far.

  • The new generation Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II incorporates a re-optimized optical design, achieving an F1.8 large aperture while maintaining a compact and lightweight build. Each lens element is multi-coated on both sides to effectively suppress flare and ghosting, significantly improve light transmission, and faithfully reproduce colors. The front and rear elements are further treated with fingerprint- and oil-resistant coatings, reducing dust and stain adhesion while making daily cleaning and maintenance quick and easy.
  • Standard 85mm focal length ideal for portrait, architectural, and landscape photography, with a wide f/1.8 aperture featuring 11 diaphragm blades for beautiful bokeh effects
  • Equipped with STM stepping motor, the lens will bring you experience of silent and smooth focusing; Features micro Type-C firmware upgrade interface, enables you to upgrade the lens online
  • Support AF, electronic aperture adjustment and EXIF information transmission. Constructed with 11 elements in 7 groups. Sharper & High Resolution(8K), aperture range from F1.8 to F16. Maximum magnification of 0.17X; Minimum focusing distance: 0.65m
  • Compatible with Sony E Mount Cameras A7 A7R A74 A7R4 A7III A7RII A7RIII A7SIII A9; Also compatible with Sony APS-C frame cameras A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600, the equivalent focal length is 127.5mm

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Sony Q2 FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results

Entertainment, Technology & Service Segment take aways.

  • FY25 Q2 sales decreased 7% year-on-year, primarily due to a decrease in unit sales of TVs.
  • Operating income decreased 13% year-on-year primarily due to the impact of the decrease in sales, partially offset by reductions in operating expenses.
  • We have slightly increased our full-year forecast for sales from the previous forecast to 2 trillion 300 billion yen, and we have decreased our operating income forecast 11% to 160 billion yen, reflecting a 20 billion yen impact from tariffs from this quarter.

Imaging & Sensing Solutions Segment Take Aways.

  • Sales for the quarter increased 15% year-on-year and operating income increased 50%, both reaching record quarterly highs for the segment. This was primarily due to higher unit prices resulting from larger-sized sensors for mobile devices and increased sales volume of sensors for consumer cameras.
  • We upwardly revised our full-year forecast for sales 2% to 1 trillion 990 billion yen and operating income 11% to 310 billion yen, primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rates.
  • Based on the trends in the final product market and the demand forecasts from our customers to date, we have decided not to include any impact from tariffs in the forecast for this segment.

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OL: Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro Review – Impressive, But Not Flawless

Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon

Optical Limits published its full review of the Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below:

The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Pro is an impressive lens in many ways, but it’s not flawless. In terms of sharpness, it is up there with the best, though. Image distortions and lateral CAs are low. The vignetting is about typical for such a lens. The quality of the bokeh is generally good with a few caveats. Not ideal are axial CAs at large apertures as well as the observed focus shift at close focus distances.

Pros

  1. Very sharp
  2. Superb Build Quality
  3. Very fast AF

Cons

  1. Heavy
  2. Focus shift when stopping down
  3. No built-in correction profile

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Godox iT32 TTL Mini Flash and Godox X5S TTL Wireless Flash Trigger


Godox has a new mini TTL system that uses an interchangeable wireless base with a generic flash head so that you can buy a bunch of flashes and bases to use with a variety of makes of cameras with full TTL support. You can order and read about the details below:

Offering auto TTL, Manual, Stroboscopic flash compatibility, and Godox‘s 2.4 GHz X wireless system, the iT32 TTL Mini Flash enables diverse lighting setups when paired with a separately available X5-series unit. Users can choose or switch between the X5C, X5N, X5F, X5O, or X5S to respectively find compatibility with a wide range of Canon, Nikon, FUJIFILM, Olympus/Panasonic, or Sony cameras; which means you can use a single iT32 flash body and opt for different hot shoes with wireless flash trigger capability. Thanks to the the stability of Godox’s X wireless system, you don’t have to worry about interference in your signal’s transmission. A compact and versatile lighting tool, this flash features an adjustable power range from 1/128 to 1/1 with fine-tuning options, 1.5 sec recycling, HSS support, a color touchscreen, and a convenient LED modeling lamp. The iT32 operates using a built-in USB-C rechargeable battery to provide up to 510 full-power flashes and still has a lightweight individual body at just 6 oz.

Godox iT32 TTL Mini Flash
Offering auto TTL, Manual, Stroboscopic flash compatibility, and Godox‘s 2.4 GHz X wireless system, the iT32 TTL Mini Flash enables diverse lighting setups when paired with a separately available X5-series unit. Users can choose or switch between the X5C, X5N, X5F, X5O, or X5S to respectively find compatibility with a wide range of Canon, Nikon, FUJIFILM, Olympus/Panasonic, or Sony cameras; which means you can use a single iT32 flash body and opt for different hot shoes with wireless flash trigger capability. Thanks to the the stability of Godox’s X wireless system, you don’t have to worry about interference in your signal’s transmission. A compact and versatile lighting tool, this flash features an adjustable power range from 1/128 to 1/1 with fine-tuning options, 1.5 sec recycling, HSS support, a color touchscreen, and a convenient LED modeling lamp. The iT32 operates using a built-in USB-C rechargeable battery to provide up to 510 full-power flashes and still has a lightweight individual body at just 6 oz.

Versatile Flash Solution
Auto, Manual, Multi flash mode compatibility, HSS, first- and second-curtain sync, and FEC are some of the handy functions of the iT32. The TTL capability simplifies shooting by automatically adjusting flash output so your subject and background are evenly exposed. Also featured are integrated Wi-Off, Sender, and Receiver modes using the separately available X5 unit.

Quick Attachment
By simply aligning the separately available X5 with the bottom of the iT32, the flash will automatically absorb it for easy attachment. After this step, you can rotate the locking ring of the flash trigger to properly insert the optional X5 into the hot shoe mount of your camera, then rotate the locking ring until it’s locked for secure attachment.

Wireless Triggering
Remove the separately available X5 from the iT32 body and connect it to your camera’s hot shoe mount to achieve wireless control of select settings from a maximum range of 65.6′. When the iT32 and the optional X5 are used together (iT32+X5 setting), the X5 is also capable of sync triggering other Godox flashes to further increase flexibility and creative lighting control. In this case, the maximum control distance is from 262.4′.

Easy Operation & Internal Battery
The iT32’s intuitive touchscreen and simplified buttons enable easy operation. The flash also has a convenient LED modeling light that supports brightness adjustments from level 1 to 10. Regarding power, it takes approximately one hour and 10 minutes to fully charge the iT32’s 7.2V, 900mAh lithium battery using the included USB-C cable. A battery level indicator enables quick monitoring of the remaining battery level.

Portable Body & Included Accessories
This compact 4 x 2.2 x 1.5″ flash has a transparent wide-angle diffuser, as well as a white catchlight panel for different light customization options. A photocell sensor and sync cord port are also available. Use the USB-C interface for charging and receiving firmware updates. Godox includes a USB-C charging cable, a magnetic mini stand, a diffuser, two magnetic color filters, and a simple bag for storage and transportation.

Additional Details

  • Guide number of 59′ at ISO 100
  • Flash durations from 1/1000 to 1/30,000 sec
  • Power on/off switch
  • Power 1/128 to 1/1 with +/-1/3 increments
  • FEC from -3.0 to +3.0 with +/-1/3 increments
  • S1/S2 settings
  • Stroboscopic flash mode up 100 times with an output range from 1/128 to 1/4
  • TCM conversion in Wi-Off mode
  • Standby and auto off settings
  • Global shutter sync shooting and radio wireless global shutter sync settings only available when using the iT32 with the optional X5S model
  • Certain features such as HSS support and second-curtain sync limited depending on the camera model
  • Over-temperature protection
  • Also compatible with the optional X2T, XPro II, X3 series of triggers and Godox’s MA02 magnetic accessory kit

Godox X5S TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Sony
The dynamic X5S TTL Wireless Flash Trigger from Godox works seamlessly with the brand’s separately available iT32 mini flash by adding a hot shoe connection and flash triggering capability. This version, the X5S, features a hot shoe compatible with select Sony cameras. By simply aligning the X5S with the bottom of your iT32, the flash will automatically absorb it for easy attachment. After this step, rotate the locking ring of the flash trigger to properly insert the X5S into the hot shoe mount of your compatible camera. To complete, rotate the locking ring until it’s locked for secure connection.

Compatible Camera Models
Use the X5S with the separately available iT32 mini flash for compatibility with these Sony camera models: a77 ll, a99, a77, DSC-RX10, a6000, a7R, a350, a7R ll (4.0), a7R lll, a7M3, a9, a7R IV, a7R5, a7M IV, ZV-E10, a9 lll, a7C, a7C ll, a6400, and a6500.

Flexibility
When the separately available iT32 and the X5S are used together (iT32+X5 setting), the X5S is also capable of sync triggering other Godox flashes. As a sender unit with the optional iT32, the X5S is able to control various receiver units that are a part of Godox’s wireless X system, such as AD100Pro II, AD200Pro II, AD600Pro II, AD600BM II, iT30Pro, V100, V480, and Lux Master models.

Additional Details
Please note: The X5S does not have power on/off function, but color indicators. Users can attach the X5S to the separately available iT32 and access the menu to check the battery level of the flash trigger. The X5S has an internal 3.8V, 100mAh lithium battery. It takes approximately three hours to fully charge the X5S after connecting it to your iT32, and about 16 hours to discharge from full battery level.

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LT: Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Review – Excellent Frame Centre Image Quality


Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: B&H PhotoAmazon / Adorama

Lenstips published its full review of the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below:

Pros:

  • handy, slight casing,
  • excellent image quality on the frame centre,
  • sensible image quality on the edge of the frame,
  • slight longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • good control of coma,
  • very low astigmatism,
  • proper performance against bright light,
  • silent, quick, and accurate autofocus,
  • moderate focus breathing,
  • sensibly looking out-of-focus areas.

Cons:

  • very high vignetting,
  • bothersome distortion for RAW files,
  • a bit too high lateral chromatic aberration,
  • too weak correction of spherical aberration.

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