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TTArtisan’s New Neo Series Lenses
credits: TTArtisan
TTArtisan has announced two new full-frame autofocus lenses under its new Neo series, the AF 50mm f/1.8 and AF 85mm f/1.8, with the 50mm being the first to launch. The whole idea behind the Neo series is to keep things simple, and that shows in the design. There is no aperture ring and no traditional focus ring, which is a bit unusual and suggests most controls are meant to be handled through the camera instead of the lens itself.
Looking at the specs, the 50mm f/1.8 covers full-frame sensors with a 45° angle of view and uses an 8-element, 12-group optical design, including high-refractive index elements and ED glass. The aperture ranges from f/1.8 to f/16 with a 7-blade diaphragm, and the minimum focusing distance is 0.48 meters. It also uses a 52mm filter thread. Based on the MTF chart, sharpness in the centre stays fairly strong wide open, but like most lenses in this category, it drops off more toward the edges at f/1.8 and improves as you stop down.
Autofocus is handled by an STM stepping motor, which is generally used for smoother and quieter focusing, especially for video. The lens is pretty light too, coming in at around 156–167 grams. It is currently available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, with an L-mount version planned later, and priced at around $90. The AF 85mm f/1.8 is expected to follow, although TTArtisan has not shared detailed specs for that one yet.
DJI’s New Lito Drones
credits: DJI
Less than two weeks after teasing a new drone lineup, DJI has introduced the Lito X1 and Lito 1. Both models are positioned as lightweight, ready-to-fly options that do not require much setup (similar to the Mini), which the company says lowers the barrier for new users getting into aerial photography.
The Lito X1 is the more advanced of the two, using a 48MP Type 1/1.3-inch sensor paired with a 24mm equivalent f/1.7 lens. The Lito 1 drops down to a smaller Type 1/2-inch sensor with a slightly tighter 26mm equivalent f/1.8 lens. Both drones can shoot 48MP phots, but also offer 12MP output, which is likely pixel-binned for better low-light performance. Video tops out at 4K60 on both, but the X1 adds HDR recording and DJI’s D-Log M profile, which gives more flexibility when grading footage. It also includes 42GB of internal storage, while the Lito 1 relies entirely on microSD cards.
The X1 also adds a forward-facing LiDAR system, which should help with obstacle detection and more stable flight in complex scenes. Aside from that, both drones share similar shooting features like ActiveTrack, QuickShots, and Hyperlapse. They also both weigh 249 grams, which keeps them in a more accessible category in terms of regulations. Pricing is set at €339 ($400) for the Lito 1 and €419 ($490) for the Lito X1.
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