A bright, normal-length prime for Hasselblad X-mount mirrorless medium format cameras, the Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 from Mitakon Zhongyi is a versatile lens, characterized by its impressive f/1.4 maximum aperture. This fast design excels in low-light conditions and also offers enhanced control over depth of field for using selective focus techniques. The optical design uses two ultra-high refractive index elements and two high refractive index elements to produce well-corrected imagery, void of chromatic and spherical aberrations. The lens's manual focus design suits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away with a 1:4 maximum magnification ratio.
- Medium Format | f/1.4 to f/16
- 50mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Two Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Two High Refractive Index Elements
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 Overview
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 Specs
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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 Reviews
Zhongyi 65mm f/1.4 XCD mount
What it comes down to with this lens is functionality versus money. It’s a manual lens, which can be fun, and I find 65mm to be an interesting focal length for the Hasselblad X2D. I have the Hasselblad 45mm and 80mm lenses; 65mm is a nice place for “everyday” photos. Hasselblad makes an autofocus 65mm f/2.8 lens for $2750; the Zhongyi manual 65mm lens is two stops faster, f/1.4, and costs $600. Like every review of this lens, the first thing you notice is how heavy it is. It’s a solid piece of glass, well-machined metal — no plastic. Yes you have to use the electronic shutter, which has its limitations, but the image stabilization works after you manually put in the focal length. You have to get used to the aperture ring at the front of the lens, which is “de-clicked.” Some reviews complain “nothing is sharp” — that’s the shallow depth of field at f/1.4. Once you achieve focus, you can use the aperture ring to help set exposure — if you want. I keep it at f/1.4 most of time; I start there — why have a wide-aperture lens if you’re not going to use it? The minimum focusing distance on the Zhongyi is 0.7m versus 0.5m on the Hasselblad. This lens does a great job at 20% of the price of the Hasselblad lens.
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