Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 90mm
The ultra-fast f/1.5 maximum aperture and 9-blade diaphragm on this 90mm prime produce dramatic background blur and perform strongly in low light, all within a robust all-metal build weighing 771 grams. Manual focus enables precise control for rangefinder systems, delivering a uniquely tactile shooting experience. It's best for portrait photographers seeking flattering subject separation and a classic manual-focus workflow on Leica M cameras.
Focal length 90mm
Aperture f/1.5
Mount Leica M
stabilization Yes
Weight 771 g
lens type telephoto
46 Overall Score
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Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 6 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.09x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 90mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 771 | 610 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 90mm | 53.6 | 96.1 | 25.1 | 14.1 | 39.7 | 94.6 | 33.7 | 82.5 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98.1 | 77.3 | 65.3 | 85 | 96.8 | 65.6 | 97.8 | 82.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.4 | 86.7 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 83.6 | 78.5 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 86.6 | 75.9 | 85 | 88.4 | 83.6 | 68.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81.4 | 86.1 | 50.7 | 86.7 | 83.6 | 80.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 73.2 | 40.1 | 78.9 | 77 | 95.8 | 82.5 |
