ZhongYi announced a new more compact and optically improved Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 lens. You can preorder it now at Adorama (Click here).
Press release:
Shenyang China, Feb 14, 2016 – Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released an improved version of their first f/0.95 lens, Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II. The mark II verison features a drastic improvement of sharpness, better control of chromatic abberations and much compact size. The new version comes with a Fuji X / Sony E / EOS-M mount and is able to cover the image circle of APS-C sized sensors.
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II is a ultra-fast prime lens which provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of around 53mm in APS-C cameras. A maximum aperture of f/0.95 makes it extremely convenient to shoot at a low light conditions without flash. The new optical design incorporates a 11 elements in 8 groups structure, including 1pc of Extra- low disperson elements, 2 pcs of Extra-high Refractive Index elements and 3pcs of High Refractive Index elements. This structure effectively improved the image resolution by 30% compared to the previous version from corners to corners. This also controls the chromatic abberations very well and deliver excellent image sharpness even at f/0.95.
The new Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 is light and compact. The total weight is reduced from 680g to 460g, making it an ideal companion for the compact mirrorless cameras. 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.
Pricing & Availability
Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 is now available to purchase at ZY Optics authorized resellers and at our official website (http://www.zyoptics.net/). The Recommended Retail price is USD 599.
Image samples can be download here: https://www.sendspace.com/file/f05v17
5 Responses
No Micro Four Thirds version anymore? Why not? (Not that I would have a strong personal need for it, since I’ve got a quite decent 35mm f/1.0 in the combination of a Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4 with a Metabones Speed Booster. These days, I probably would even try the new Zhongyi Lens Turbo II before resorting to the expensive Speed Booster.)
this lens still pretty heavy, but not that much bigger than the Fuji XF 35mm f1.4.. let’s see what price tag fuji puts on their 33mm f1
It’s pretty safe to say the Fujifilm XF version will be sharper due to both superior optics and advanced AF technology…it’s price will likely reflect that added value
At least 10-15mm greater diameter for motors. Maybe longer due to better corrections, floating element for better close focus, etc. But that’s all fine by me. I’ll accept a significant price as well, because, I know I will use the lens quite a lot, assuming it ever becomes more than a rumor. Maybe $1200, 1600?
Approximately a 50/1,4 equivalent FF lens.
Interesting, but its nothing revolutionary in terms of weight, size or price. Its all up to the optical quality to tell if its worth the money.