Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm
The f/0.95 maximum aperture on a 17mm (34mm equivalent) prime lens delivers extreme low-light capability and razor-thin depth of field for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Its compact 454-gram build, smooth manual focus, and stepless aperture ring make it a discreet, video-friendly tool with robust metal construction. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize dramatic subject isolation and handheld shooting in dim conditions.
Focal length 17mm
Aperture f/0.95
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 454 g
lens type ultra-wide-angle
43 Overall Score
Price ¥0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Ultra-wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 17 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.07x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 315 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | ultra-wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm | 54.6 | 98.3 | 57.1 | 11.8 | 18.3 | 99.4 | 33.6 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 96.2 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 78.2 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 81.5 | 85.6 | 69 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83 | 50.2 | 90.2 | 85.6 | 93.1 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.3 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.1 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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