The TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 has been showing up as discontinued overseas and at B&H Photo for various mounts, so this lens will likely be hard to find soon. I think it is one of the best fast 90mm manual lenses at any price point and it even compares well to the outrageously expensive Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH. I own this lens for M-mount and adapt it for other cameras without issue, but if you plan to use this on GFX you might want to get the GF mount edition, which is one of the native mount options.
There are multiple Chinese autofocus zoom lenses going into production soon that could be from VILTROX, SIRUI, 7Artisans, LAOWA, and DZOFilm according to weibo.
Big news! Another domestic brand is developing a zoom auto lens. Mr. Ma just got the exclusive news, and it is a big zoom lens! So, there are currently three domestic brands developing zoom auto lenses, one of which is developing full-frame and APS-C zoom lenses (common focal lengths) at the same time; the zoom auto lenses being developed by the other two are currently unknown.
Chinese manufacturers are expanding their lens lineups with Viltrox being one of the first to tease an upcoming zoom. In fact Viltrox just announced a nonautofocus zoom lens that we haven’t covered here, but it is going to be a stupid expensive lens the 10x zoom VILTROX LUNA 42-420mm T5.6 Large-Format Cine Zoom for medium format sensors. It can create a 60mm image circle that comfortably covers the sensors in the GFX100SII and Hasselblad X2D with a T5.6 aperture.
Chinese lens makers have caught up to global lens makers in almost every way and with Chinese autofocus zoom lenses on the way photography could become exponentially more affordable in the not-too-distant future.
Godox Released iM30 Camera Flash Compact, Powerful, and Versatile Godox has released the iM30, a new consumer-grade camera flash, on September 20th. Designed for photographers who require both portability and performance, the iM30 offers an efficient lighting solution in a compact form factor. This flash is suitable for various photographic needs, delivering high-quality lighting in a user-friendly package.
Key Features:
Compact and User-Friendly Weighing just 78g and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the iM30 is easy to carry, ensuring that portability never compromises performance.
Superior Lighting Performance With a guide number of 15 (ISO 100, meters), the iM30 delivers bright and natural fill light, significantly improving the quality of shots in various environments.
Seven Power Levels The iM30 offers seven adjustable power levels (1/64 to 1/1), providing flexibility to adapt to different lighting conditions, making it suitable for diverse shooting scenarios.
Efficient Power Management Powered by two AAA batteries, the iM30 delivers up to 230 flashes on a single charge, ensuring reliability and consistent performance throughout shoots.
Quick and Simple Operation With a single-contact hot shoe design, the iM30 is easy to attach and use with a wide range of cameras, offering a plug-and-play experience without the need for complex setup.
Godox’s release of the iM30 highlights their commitment to delivering innovative, consumer-focused lighting solutions. This flash enhances their product lineup by offering photographers a portable, powerful, and reliable tool that meets the demands of a wide range of shooting situations.
We first shared our Fujifilm X-M5 specs on 9/6 and shortly after another “leak” posted the same specs with a launch date in October here on 9/20.
26.1-megapixel APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 sensor;
equipped with an X-Processor 5 image processor;
supports DCI/UHD 60fps 4K [120fps 4k with cropping] video shooting;
dedicated Vlog mode for content creators;
425-point hybrid AF system;
7-speed in-body image stabilization;
Frame.io camera cloud integration;
20 film simulation modes;
3.0-inch 1.62 million-dot variable-angle touchscreen;
built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity;
The same account that shared specs also claims to have been hands-on with a Fujifilm X-M5 on 9/14 here. Since all of this occurred after we shared our original rumor we are unsure if these specs are accurate or if they are based on our post or the account that we cited. These specs could be real or they could be based on a rough idea of what the Fujifilm X-M5 specs could be based on what Fujifilm has available to them at this time. We will find out in October.
