Fast manual prime lens (f/0.95) by Mitakon (ZY Optics) for mirrorless APS-C cameras; also available in MFT mount covering the same APS-C image circle.
The Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 is an extremely fast, manual prime lens from the Chinese manufacturer Shenyang Zhongyi Optical (brand name Mitakon, distributed under ZY Optics). It belongs to the Speedmaster series and is designed for mirrorless system cameras with APS-C sensors; since April 2021, it has also been offered with a Micro Four Thirds mount. The maximum aperture of f/0.95 is among the widest available on the market, making the lens interesting for available light shooting and for achieving a very shallow depth of field.
On APS-C, the focal length corresponds to an angle of view of approximately 52.5 mm (35mm equivalent), and on MFT, about 70 mm. The lens is designed as a purely manual lens without autofocus and without electronic aperture control.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 35 mm |
| Max. Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Min. Aperture | f/16 |
| Optical Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | approx. 0.35 m |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm |
| Mounts | Fuji X, Sony E, Canon EF-M (EOS-M), MFT |
| Image Circle | APS-C (all mount variants, incl. the MFT version with identical optics) |
| Focusing | Manual |
The values listed here refer to the current Mark II generation. The weight, depending on the mount variant, is in the range of approximately 390–460 g; the older Mark I version was significantly heavier at around 680 g. The MFT variant uses the same optical design as the APS-C versions, thus continuing to cover the APS-C image circle; a separate, smaller Four Thirds image circle version does not exist.
For film and video work, the de-clicked aperture is particularly relevant: the aperture ring can be adjusted steplessly and silently, allowing for smooth exposure transitions during a take and producing no click noises on the audio track. Depth of field and distance scales on the lens barrel support manual focus pulling (follow focus work).
As a purely manual lens without data contacts, it does not transmit aperture or focus metadata to the camera and offers no electronic image stabilization. At f/0.95, the plane of focus is very thin, making precise focus pulling and, if necessary, an external monitor with focus peaking advisable. The lens is priced significantly below classic cine optics and is often used as an affordable low-light and bokeh solution on APS-C hybrid cameras.
Das Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 kombiniert das beste aus zwei Welten – die kreative 35mm Brennweite mit extremer Lichtstärke. Im Gegensatz zum 50mm f/0.95 kann ich räumlichen Kontext bewahren, während ich immer noch dramatische Tiefenschärfe-Effekte nutze. Das ist unglaublich selten in einer Linse.
Mit 35mm f/0.95 kann ich emotional präsent sein und dabei räumliche Umgebung nutzen. Die Lichtstärke lässt mich unter Sternen oder mit Neon-Licht filmen, ohne dass künstliche Beleuchtung nötig ist. Das eröffnet authentische, visuelle Geschichtenerzählung.
Ein ultra-lichtstark 35mm für unter 400 Euro ist extrem selten. Normalerweise kostet so etwas 4000-5000 Euro. Die Kombination aus Vielseitigkeit (35mm) und extremer Lichtstärke (f/0.95) reduziert sowohl Beleuchtungsbudget als auch technischen Setup erheblich.
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