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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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 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 65mm | 28-75mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1050 | 550 | 59 | 515 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | AF-S | STM | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| 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 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.2 | 62.8 | 85.2 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 81 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55 | 76.8 | 98.5 | 59.6 | 64.5 | 78.8 | 81 | 94.2 | 87.9 | 92.3 |
| 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 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.5 | 34.9 | 63.5 | 78.8 | 63.8 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.2 | 96.4 | 62.4 | 95.9 | 37.5 | 93.4 | 86.3 | 34 | 52.8 | 80.8 |
Price
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