Canon version released
Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) have released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for Canon EF mount cameras. The new 50mm lens 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. A 82mm filter thread is equipped for mounting screw-in filters easily.
ZY Optics have been releasing f/0.95 lenses for different camera systems. A mirrorless design of 50mm f/0.95 (III) had been released in 2019 and is available in Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z mounts.
Pricing & Availability
Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Canon EF is now available to ship and purchase at ZY Optics official website (http://www.zyoptics.net/). The Recommended Retail price (before tax) is USD 799/pc.
Well, stopped down it is very good :-)
The applications of a lens like this could could range from portraits to landscapes and night photography.
Landscapes....... in the dark?
Portraits using this lens
Mitakon Dark Knight is a special purpose lens. It is not a general replacement for Zeiss 55mm. As such, decision to get one is not merely related to the price of the lens, but mainly to the aesthetic taste and type of photography. Only if one is very interested in super fast primes this review is even relevant.
The applications of a lens like this could could range from portraits to landscapes and night photography.
http://fratkinphoto.blogspot.ru/2014/10/low-light-monster-mitakon-50mm-f095.html
Hands on and some samples
They made improvements to the lens and called modification "The Dark Knight":
They will provide more detail information to http://www.zyopticslens.com
Lens does not seem to be really sharp one
Lens available now at http://www.ebay.com/itm/191164910491
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