ZY Optics Releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III L-Mount Lens
The Chinese lens manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics has announced that the mirrorless Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens originally launched for Sony E-mount, Canon RF-mount, and Nikon Z-mount (and later came to Leica M-mount) is now available for Leica L-mount. It is the first-ever f/0.95 lens that has been produced for L-mount.
The lens shares the same design of ZY Optics’ 50mm f/0.95 was originally announced in 2019 and features 11 elements in eight groups and includes two extra-low dispersion elements to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberration as well as one ultra-high refraction element near the rear of the lens. As noted in the original launch, ZY Optics says that the lens gives photographers excellent control over the depth of field and provides an enchanting and dreamy image thanks to its shallow depth of field. The bokeh is promised to be perfectly round thanks to the nine-bladed aperture. The lens also uses the common 67mm filter thread size.
“For any low light and night environment, our ultra-wide aperture is the best match for your shooting. Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 can reproduce light source consistently over the entire frame, without the presence of spiky coma flare,” ZY Optics says. “The f/0.95 fast aperture also excels in night photography. Photographers can capture charming moments at night with ease with the Mitakon Speedmaster.”
The company also touts the lens as ideal for videography and says that filmmakers will find its de-clicked aperture allows for smooth transitions of exposure control. ZY Optics also says that its close-to-460-degree long focus throw allows a high level of precision in the adjustment of the focus point.
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The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III for Leica L mount camera systems is available now on Zhong Yi’s website for $799.
More info at ZY Optics official website.
