A specialized optic for truly close-up shooting, this 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens from Mitakon Zhongyi is designed for FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering a magnification range of 4.5x to 4x, and a minimum working distance of 0.8", this lens is solely designed for producing greater-than-life-size images of small objects without the need of extension tubes or other accessories. Its compact form-factor makes it ideal for placing into tight or awkward shooting angles and a metal lens barrel offers durability and rigidity.
- FUJIFILM X-Mount/APS-C Format
- 30mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
- Magnification Range: 4.5x to 4x
Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Overview
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Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Reviews
It's a Super Macro lens
I’ve read the reviews people left here, so I’ll start by clarifying an important point: this is not a standard macro lens. That means it doesn't offer a 1:1 magnification ratio, nor can it focus to infinity—or even take regular close-up shots. This is a super macro lens, which is an entirely different product. Lenses like this are essentially a type of microscope rather than a standard macro lens. They don't let in much light and strictly require a specialized macro rail, given that the depth of field is only about 0.02 mm. You need a proper lighting setup for this kind of work, as well as focus stacking—sometimes anywhere from 70 to well over 100 images. That is the most noticeable difference between regular macro and super macro; it's designed for a completely different purpose. As for image quality: every lens has its "sweet spot" where it is sharpest. For this specific lens, the sharpest aperture is f/2.8. Opening or stopping down the aperture further will degrade sharpness. If you use the right technique, everything will turn out great. For context, the bicycle photo was made with just 60 frames, while the pencil shot took over 100—and, of course, a proper studio lighting setup.
Very Cool
Very cool lens to play with. Im using this lens on a Nikon Z9 with the FTZ adapter. when I first tried it I was blown away at the macro power the lens has. Yes it is difficult to focus as with any macro lens but 4 to 4.5 magnification makes it even harder to focus. I purchased a macro focusing rail and a helping hand tool, now cold on this lens.. Its a keeper!! Ton of fun to play around with.
