Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 65mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture on a medium-format sensor delivers an exceptionally shallow depth of field and a classic 50mm equivalent field of view, creating distinct subject separation with a smooth, 9-blade bokeh. Its all-metal construction and built-in retractable lens hood provide robust, practical durability for demanding use, while the manual focus design offers precise control for deliberate composition. This lens is best for studio and portrait photographers using Fujifilm G or Hasselblad XCD systems who prioritize optical character and build quality over autofocus speed.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average build (13th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average macro (23th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 65 |
| Focal Length Max | 65 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 7 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm G |
| Format | medium-format |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 65mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 65mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1050 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 65mm | 15.1 | 46.6 | 13.3 | 23.3 | 47.3 | 51.3 | 44.5 | 34 | 48.4 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.6 | 86.4 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 76.8 | 96.3 | 88.3 | 73.9 | 78.8 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.2 | 79.7 | 50.1 | 81.6 | 97 | 73.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 83 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 87.2 | 53.9 | 22.4 | 95.9 | 85.1 | 91.6 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 45.9 | 32.9 | 79.5 | 78.8 | 0 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
Usage Scores
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