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Mitakon Zhongyi 85mm f/2 Lens for Canon EF Mount

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Mitakon Zhongyi 85mm f/2 Lens for Canon EF Mount
Key Features
  • Canon EF Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Depth of Field and Distance Scales
Often considered the ideal focal length for portraiture, Mitakon's 85mm f/2 Lens is a manual focus prime designed for full-frame and APS-C-sized Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras. The 6 element, 6 group design is housed within a metal lens barrel, which features printed depth of field and distance scales for greater control over focus placement. Complementing the short telephoto perspective, an f/2 maximum aperture enables selective focus and shallow depth of field control as well as enhanced performance in difficult lighting conditions. Furthermore, a 10-blade diaphragm helps to produce pleasing bokeh.
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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 85mm f/2 Overview

Often considered the ideal focal length for portraiture, Mitakon's 85mm f/2 Lens is a manual focus prime designed for full-frame and APS-C-sized Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras. The 6 element, 6 group design is housed within a metal lens barrel, which features printed depth of field and distance scales for greater control over focus placement. Complementing the short telephoto perspective, an f/2 maximum aperture enables selective focus and shallow depth of field control as well as enhanced performance in difficult lighting conditions. Furthermore, a 10-blade diaphragm helps to produce pleasing bokeh.

Prime portrait-length Canon EF mount lens designed for both APS-C and full-frame sensors. On APS-C-sized sensors, the 35mm-equivalent focal length will be 136mm.
Manual focus design is complemented by both depth of field and distance scales for pre-focusing techniques.
Ten-blade diaphragm works well with the short telephoto perspective of the lens to produce a smooth out-of-focus quality in conjunction with selective focus imagery.
UPC: 687927782358

Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 85mm f/2 Specs

Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Minimum Focus Distance
2.79' / 85 cm
Optical Design
6 Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
10
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
55 mm (Front)
Weight
1.1 lb / 500 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.075 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.1 x 4.05 x 4.05"

Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 85mm f/2 Reviews

Great value lens

By Josh
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-25

For under $200 what can I complain about? If you don’t mind full manual (I do a lot of professional video so I don’t) then give it a try. Had a nice creamy bokeh. Focusing ring is a little stiff but I expect that to smooth out the more I use it. It’s also a little heavy but that says more about its build and durability. Doesn’t feel cheap at all. I recommend if you don’t mind full manual.

Good quality for the price!

By Alexander
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-12-31

I wanted to try a 85 mm prime lens for portraiture and I tried this one. I get good image from it and love it on my 1.6x 7DMKII (136mm 35mm equiv. which I love) The construction is good, all metal, and image that come out are good. I'd recommend it; good price, good quality, easy enough to use it.

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What size focus gear ring will fit on this lens??

What size focus gear ring will fit on this lens??
Asked by: Narendra
The Mitakon Zhongyi 85mm f/2 Lens for Canon EF Mount focus ring diameter is 66mm. It can wear a 66-68 mm gear ring.
Answered by: Naftoli G
Date published: 2024-12-02

I have a nikon d3000. Is it safe to assume that ...

I have a nikon d3000. Is it safe to assume that this will only work in manual mode for my camera?
Asked by: Jennifer
Correct. You won't have exposure metering either so be prepared to meter separately or go through a very tedious sequence of trial and error exposure adjustments.
Answered by: Patrick
Date published: 2019-06-07

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A lens hood isn't listed in the 'in the box' section. Is one included?
Asked by: Jennifer B.
yes its in the box. its carbon fiber reinforced plastic
Answered by: Brandon L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Will it work on manual mode with a Nikon d5300 ...

Will it work on manual mode with a Nikon d5300 (dx format) ?
Asked by: Atharvana
Yes, the Mitakon 85mm f/2 Lens for Nikon F Mount can work on the Nikon D5300 in manual mode.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-12-05

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Will this work for the A7 series cameras?
Asked by: Norberto D.
It says in the specs that it is a full frame lens.
Answered by: Jennifer B.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Does the lens have auto-focus?
Asked by: Jack M.
According to product highlights Manual Focus Design , so no there is no auto focus on this lens.
Answered by: ED F.
Date published: 2018-08-25

I have an older Nikon D40 will this lens work ...

I have an older Nikon D40 will this lens work with it?
Asked by: Robert
This will work with a Nikon D40.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-05-23

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Does the adapter enable other Canon EF lenses to be used on E Mount Sony Bodies?
Asked by: Gustavo R.
Yes, the included adapter can be used with other Canon EF mount lenses as well.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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