Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has announced the release of its new Mitakon Speedmaster Full-Frame 50mm f/0.95 manual lens for Canon EF-mount cameras.

The new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for Canon EF mount cameras has a different optical design from the mirrorless version and it is currently the world’s only f/0.95 lens designed for DSLR cameras. Due to the large size of the rear element, the new 50mm f/0.95 lens cannot be made into Nikon version, unfortunately.

Offering a natural 50mm perspective along with an ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture, the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 is a compact prime characterized by its bright f/0.95 aperture to suit working in low-light conditions.

It also affords a great degree of control over depth-of-field for isolating subjects from the background and producing selective focus effects. A carefully-designed 12 elements in 6 groups optics system with 1pc of HRI (High Refractive Index) & 5pcs of 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 out-of-focus rendering (bokeh). The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability. An 82mm filter thread is equipped for mounting screw-in filters easily.

Below is a sample gallery of images provided by ZY Optics:

The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm F0.95 lens for Canon EF cameras is available now on the ZY Optics online shop for $799.

More info on ZY Optics’ website.