This morning I came across this DC.Watch post about the Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II and even though this is an old lens, I don’t think I have covered it here on the blog. The lens comes in Nikon, Canon and Pentax mounts and is priced at $200 depending on the mount. Mitakon Zhong […]
ZY Optics released a new and improved Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II lens designed for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EOS-M mirrorless cameras (no MFT). The price of the new version is $799 (available for pre-order now). Technical specifications: Features: Exceptionally fast 35mm lens features an f/0.95 maximum aperture for selective focus control […]
Dpreview published a gallery of photos taken with the new Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens (pre-production version): “The 135mm F1.4 is a massive piece of glass, and in its E-mount flavor, absolutely dwarfs Sony’s a7 bodies. With a 105mm thread, fully manual operation and a weight of over six pounds (about 2.7kg), it can be rather […]
PhotographyBay posted few pictures of the new Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens taken at the PhotoPlus Expo. This thing is huge! Check out also this video from Newsshooter: Here are two more images from Weibo:
The Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens is now listed at zyoptics.net. The price is $2,999. Only 100 pieces will be produced. Shipping is expected to start in early 2016. Here are the lens specifications:
Mitakon will soon announce a new 135mm f/1.4 lens that will be available for Sony FE, Canon (pictures above) and most likely Nikon mounts. Stay tuned for additional details. Update: the this lens will weight around 3kg (6.6lbs): Here are few sample photos taken with a prototype (larger versions available on flickr):
The new Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras that was announced two weeks ago is now available for purchase on eBay for $399. Here are the lens specifications:
Mitakon posted several pictures on their Facebook page of a new, not yet announced 25mm f/0.95 lens for MFT cameras: Update: this lens is now officially announced. Few sample photos are available here. Stay tuned for additional details. Mitakon already has several different lenses available for sale (some come also in Nikon and Canon mounts).
Tom published his review of the Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 lens ($799):
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Update: the lens is now available for pre-order at B&H. The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens is now officially announced. The price is $799. Shipping will start in May, 2015. Here are the details:
Update: the lens is now officially announced. I received those pictures of a new Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 full frame lens that could be what the Mitakon teaser on Facebook was about. Here are few additional details: Manual focus lens 9 elements in 6 groups, 2 ED elements Minimum focusing distance: 1m 11 blades aperture Available […]
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