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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Lens for (Sony E)

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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Lens for (Sony E)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/0.95 to f/16
  • Fast Normal-Length Prime
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Depth of Field and Distance Scales
Now in its third version, the Sony E-mount Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III from Mitakon-Zhongyi is an exceptionally fast normal-length prime with enhanced flare resistance. Obviously distinguished by its f/0.95 maximum aperture, this lens excels in low-light situations and affords impressive control over depth of field. Its optical design incorporates one high refractive index element along with five ultra-low dispersion elements to produce well-corrected imagery void of spherical and chromatic aberrations. The lens's manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.6' away and an 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Overview

Now in its third version, the Sony E-mount Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III from Mitakon-Zhongyi is an exceptionally fast normal-length prime with enhanced flare resistance. Obviously distinguished by its f/0.95 maximum aperture, this lens excels in low-light situations and affords impressive control over depth of field. Its optical design incorporates one high refractive index element along with five ultra-low dispersion elements to produce well-corrected imagery void of spherical and chromatic aberrations. The lens's manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.6' away and an 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Normal-length prime is designed for use with full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless digital cameras and can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 75mm equivalent focal length.
Fast f/0.95 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also enables extensive control over your focus position to benefit the use of selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.
Five ultra-low dispersion elements and one high refractive index element helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions throughout the aperture range for greater sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy.
Manual focus design utilizes a floating elements system to permit focusing on subjects as close as 1.6' away.
De-clicked, stepless aperture ring permits smooth, silent aperture adjustment to benefit video applications.
An 11-blade diaphragm contributes a pleasing out-of-focus quality when working with selective focus techniques.
All-metal lens barrel features engraved depth of field and focus scales. Additionally, a metal lens mount also offers increased durability between the lens and camera.
UPC: 680611913007

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Specs

Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/0.95
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
45°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.64' / 50 cm
Magnification
1:10 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.1x Magnification
Optical Design
10 Elements in 7 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
11
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.89 x L: 3.29" / ø: 73.3 x L: 83.5 mm
Weight
1.58 lb / 720 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.56 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.4 x 5.2 x 5.15"

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Reviews

My special purpose lens with a signature look

By Clayton
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-18

If you're looking for maximum image quality and technical precision, I would look elsewhere. But just like an electrical guitar sounds great BECAUSE of it's distortion, not in spite of it, the imperfections of this lens is what, to my eyes, makes it a great photographic lens. There is an element about this lens that is purely about keeping the lens open in order to reduce the ISO settings or faster shutter speeds. This is particularly helpful, in the right conditions, of making it possible to get hand held photos with available dim light. When combined with in-camera image stabilization, it is fairly common for me to get hand-held images at 1/30th at 400 ISO using available lighting in a bar at night. Handy. However, what really sets this lens apart is using selective focus techniques at F/2 or wider. And using the loss of edge sharpness to your advantage. If you shoot this wide open, forget about getting a sharp focus outside your rule of thirds crash points. Won't happen. It's soft enough that my Sony A7IV is incapable of getting a reliable focus assist confirmation on the edges. Which I find very pleasing way of focusing attention back to the areas that do have sharpness. That said, step down to about F1.4 or F1.8, and the edges becomes about as sharp as a base 50/1.8 kit lens you may have bought with your camera. Focus ring very nicely dampened. I LOVE having the depth of field markings on lens barrel. I really wish all fixed lenses had these. If you are somebody with Tamron lenses, you'll be pleased to see the 67mm lens filter thread. Regarding Autofocus........ my default pattern is that if I'm going to shoot at F2 or wider, I'll use this lens. If I'm going to shoot at F/2.5 or more closed, then I'll switch to my 50/1.8 with autofocus lens. By the time I step this lens to about F2.8, I do see some difference between this and Sony 50/1.8. But it isn't enough to make a difference in how the general public looks at my resulting image. Nor is it enough to affect my decision making and work flow as I'm shooting. So I'll switch to the 50/1.8 in order to get my autofocus. While ending up with a rig that is much more nimble. If I had to pick a true negative for this lens, the closest I would come is that given it's size, this is a VERY heavy lens. It's almost like having a mini-Coke can sized solid chunk of glass stuck to your camera body. Even with my Sony A7IV with vertical grip attached, my camera is unmistakably front heavy when this is on. Not a problem for the shoots I do. But if you like effortless run and gun style shooting, you'll probably prefer a 50/1.8. Or even 50/1.4 lens. But put it all together, this is consistently in the top three lenses that are attached to my A7IV at any time.

Nice lens for the price.. while it lasted... Bad Tech Suppor

By Eduardo
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-10

Image is nice but was expecting a more shallow depth of field. The lens split in two while adjust focus. I tried several times to reach tech support from the Manufacturer (since the lens was under warranty), but they NEVER got back to me

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What is the T-stop value of this F/0.95 lens?

What is the T-stop value of this F/0.95 lens?
Asked by: Jonathan
F stops only. T stops not specified.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2022-10-06

What's the T-stop of this lens?

What's the T-stop of this lens?
Asked by: Shane
Unfortunately, the T stop of the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Lens for (Sony E) is not specified. Only the 0.95 F stop is specified.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2025-08-27

Does this lens work with focus peaking on the ...

Does this lens work with focus peaking on the Nikon Z camera bodies?
Asked by: J. Norman
Yes. Works well on my Z7.
Answered by: Nick
Date published: 2021-06-18

Does this lens transmit EXIF data to the camera?

Does this lens transmit EXIF data to the camera?
Asked by: J. Norman
The lens transmits shutter speed but not aperture information.
Answered by: J. Norman
Date published: 2023-07-28

When I push the shutter button it won't take a ...

When I push the shutter button it won't take a picture. I have set my canon r5 to MF. Is there something else that I need to set
Asked by: Debbie
When using manual lenses, including the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Lens for (Canon RF) on the Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera, go into the set-up menu and set the camera to release the shutter without lens.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-09-05

Does this lens trigger the focus point manual ...

Does this lens trigger the focus point manual focus aid? To be clear, not talking about focus peaking, talking about the index point/matching arrows feature unique to the R series Canon cameras.
Asked by: Marc
The index point/matching arrows feature unique to the R series Canon cameras. You can also go into live view and magnify the image for accurate focus.
Answered by: Gary
Date published: 2023-07-28

Does the Lens mount on the Z6 with the mount ...

Does the Lens mount on the Z6 with the mount Nikon provided? I hope not.
Asked by: Ghifari
Yes, perfectly, that's what, "for Nikon Z" means.
Answered by: Robert
Date published: 2022-10-06

Is there any way to get this Canon RF-mount lens ...

Is there any way to get this Canon RF-mount lens to use it in a EF MOUNT body like the blackmagic cinema pocket 6K ? Any speed booster or lens adaptare ?
Asked by: jefersson
There are many adapters available that enable you to use RF lenses on EF mounts. Canon itself makes no fewer than three of them.
Answered by: Glenn
Date published: 2026-07-03
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