Zhongyi has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 super-fast standard lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system cameras.
The Mitakon 25mm f/0.95 lens has a very small and lightweight body (only 230gr) and features a maximum aperture of F0.95, a barrel diameter of 60mm/2.4in and uses 11 elements arranged in 9 groups. The minimum aperture setting is F16 and the iris is constructed with 11 blades.
The MFT lens is manual focus only and has an aperture ring that has click-less stops for video users.
Mitakon 25mm f/0.95 lens will be compatible with Olympus and Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras and begin shipping in late October with a price tag of $399. As a warning the lens doesn’t work with the Olympus E-PL6, E-PL5, E-PM2 and OMD-EM5 Mark 1. Details as follows.
Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm F/0.95 lens Announced for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
Zhongyi Mitakon 25mm F0.95 Lens Specifications
| Lens type |
Manual lens |
| Max Format size |
M43 |
| Focal length |
25mm |
| Lens mount |
M43 |
| Maximum aperture |
F0.95 |
| Minimum aperture |
F16.0 |
| Aperture ring |
Yes |
| Diaphragm blades |
11 |
| Elements |
11 |
| Groups |
9 |
| Minimum focus |
0.25 m |
| Distance scale |
Yes |
| Weight |
230g |
| Diameter |
60mm |
| Length |
55mm |
| Filter thread |
43 mm |
Descriptions
This new member in the Mitakon Speedmaster family is a ultra-fast prime lens which provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 50mm in the Micro Four Thirds system. A maximum aperture of f/0.95 makes it extremely convenient to shoot at a low light conditions without flash and . Most importnatly, this lens weigh merely 0.51 pounds and 2.5 inches long. The compact size and fast aperture make it an ideal companion of your camera for everyday shooting in a wide variety of conditions.
Despite the extreme light weight, the lens incorporates a 11 elements in 9 groups optical design, including 1pc of Extra-low disperson elements, 4 pcs of Extra-high Refractive Index elements and 2pcs of High Refractive index elements. This structure effectively controls the chromatic abberations and deliver excellent image sharpness even at f/0.95. The lens also features a 11 pieces of aperture blades to form a close-to-circle aperture for a creamy depth of field. Optimised lens coatings also help to suppress lens flare and ghosting.
Manual focus design and a click-less, silent aperture ring promote smooth handling and are especially well-suited to video applications. The lens is built in metallic enclosure with additional protective process and finest finishing, which gives extra durability and aesthetic.
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Warnings
Below camera is found unfit with our Mitakon 25mm f/0.95 lens. Please read carefully before purchase.
Olympus E-PL6 E-PL5 E-PM2 EM5 (I)
EM5 (II) is fine to use
