Zhong Yi Optics Unveils Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5
Posted on Dec 17, 2021
The Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 offers a budget alternative to the Leica Summilux-M
The leading wide-aperture lenses manufacturer in China, Zhong Yi Optics, has introduced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Portrait lens, compatible with Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE and Nikon Z mounts. The lens produces high-quality portraits with the option to create softly blurred bokeh backgrounds that put the focus on the subject.
The Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 combines fast aperture and long focal lengths in a single lens. The lens uses 9 optical elements arranged in 6 groups to deliver high-quality images with sharply defined details and contrast – even at a wide aperture. Two extra-low dispersion elements reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations, keeping image defects to a minimum.
The lens copes very well in low light environments when using a wide aperture, making it a good choice for night photography. The Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 replicates the light source consistently from edge to edge whilst eliminating sharp coma flare.
When used with certain automatic adapters, such as the Megadap MTZ11 and Techart TZM-01/LM-EA7, the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 can be used with Nikon Z and Sony cameras, enabling quick and simple autofocus with face/eye detection.
The lens retails at around £491 for the Leica M mount, and £463 for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony FE mounts. For more information, please visit Zhong Yi Optics’ website.
Don’t forget to sign up to receive our newsletter below, and get notified about the new issue, exclusive offers and competitions.
Have you heard The Photography News Podcast? Tune in for news, techniques, advice and much more! Click here to listen for free.
