ZY Optics Release Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Mark III

Zhongyi Optics, or ZY Optics as they are also known, have released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Mark III for full frame Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF mirrorless cameras.

Zhongi Optics have been making quirky, fast, and affordable optics for Fuji X, MFT, E mount and others, for quite some time now. Some of you may recall and/or be already familiar with their Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 for Fuji X mount, which gives Fujifilm APS-C cameras a significant boost in low light, allowing photographers to use lower ISOs for more noise-free images.

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Mitakon Speedmater f/0.95 Mark III Features

• Full-Frame 35mm Format
• Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/16
• 5x Ultra Low Dispersion Elements
• One High Refractive Index Element
• Manual Focus Design
• Depth of Field and Distance Scales
• De-Clicked Aperture Ring
• 11-Blade Diaphragm
• Available in:
  • Nikon Z,
  • Sony FE,
  • Canon RF mounts
• Price: $799 at B&H

Offering a natural 50mm perspective along with an ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture, the new Mitakon “Speedmaster” 50mm f/0.95 is a compact prime lens best suited for low-light and creative applications.

The Mitakon Speedmaster offers a solid and durable metal build coupled with a great degree of control over depth-of-field for isolating subjects from the background and producing selective focus effects.

Image by Christopher Frost

The new Mark III version features a new optical design, which offers a slightly more compact size and a better flare resistance.

A carefully designed 10 elements in 7 groups optics system with a high refractive index element & five UD (Ultra-low dispersion) elements successfully minimizes the chromatic aberrations and delivers exceptional image quality.

An eleven-blade diaphragm helps to produce a softly diffused bokeh.

Image by Richard Wong

Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Mk III Specifications:

• Lens type: Manual lens
• Max Format size: 35mm Full Frame
• Focal length: 50mm
• Available Lens Mounts:
  • Sony FE
  • Canon RF
  • Nikon Z
• Aperture: Maximum aperture – f/0.95
• Minimum aperture: f/16
• Aperture ring: Yes
• Number of diaphragm blades: 11
• Optics:
  • Elements: 10
  • Groups: 7
• Angle of view: 45
• Focus:
  • Minimum working distance: 0.5m (1.64’)
• Physical:
  • Weight: 720g (1.58lb)
  • Dimensions: 73.3 x 83.5 mm
• Colour: Black
• Filter thread: 67mm

The ZY Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Mark III is now available for $799 USD either direct from ZY Optics or from authorised dealers such as B&H (see pre-order links below).

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