Chinese lens manufacturer Mitakon Zhongyi Optics has just released its fourth and final cinema lens for Micro Four-Thirds cameras: the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm T1 MFT. The Mitakon Speedmaster lens set for MFT cameras now consists of a 17mm, 25mm, 35mm, and 50mm. So let’s take a closer look at this fast lens that retails for only $399. We first reported about the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster cinema lenses in April 2021. Back then, the company launched three high-speed T1.0 cinema lenses for Micro Four-Thirds: 17mm, 25mm, and 35mm. Furthermore, Mitakon Zhongyi also released a 35mm T1 lens for Canon RF, FUJIFILM X, and Sony E cameras (but it only covers Super35 sensors) plus another 50mm T1 lens for Canon EF and ARRI PL mounts which covers sensors “beyond full-frame”. This lens was redesigned again in March 2022 (article here). To complete its MFT lineup, Mitakon Zhongyi has just released the Speedmaster 50mm T1, which is the fourth and final lens of the set. Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm T1 MFT Cine features The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm T1 MFT is a compact and lightweight cinema lens made of metal. This lens is the heaviest of the set, tipping the scales at 1.59lb/720g. Furthermore, the 50mm is slightly longer than the other lenses at 4.01″/10.2cm compared to 3.90″/9.9cm for the 17/25/35mm. However, don’t worry: the aperture and focus gears are in the same position on all four lenses. Image credit: Mitakon Zhongyi The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm T1 MFT has a focus throw of 165°, which...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 20 October, 2022