Zhong Yi Optics, the company behind Mitakon brand lenses for both stills and video applications, has just released a new version of their 135mm f/2.8 lens. The new model uses a different internal lens design, features a faster aperture and improved optical performance. What hasn’t changed is the completely manual lens design. No autofocus, no electronic interface to the host camera. For this reason, this lens is quite affordable ($299), although its optical performance seems to be quite good. Image credit: Zhong Yi Optics The Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 covers full frame sensors and is available for Canon RF & EF, Sony E or Nikon Z & their older F mount. Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 Thanks to an updated internal lens design, Zhong Yi Optics was able to minimize some of the unpleasant side effects that lenses can produce, especially when used wide open. The company claims to have reduced chromatic aberration and color fringing by using two Super ED (extra-low dispersion) elements and two Ultra High Refractive Index elements in the lens’ optical design. 9 elements in 7 groups have been used in total. Optical design of the Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 lens. Image credit: Zhong Yi Optics The retractable lens hood is quite a bit longer than it used to be, helping to reduce flare and ghosting. The aperture itself is designed with 9 blades, which should provide a pleasant, round bokeh. In terms of size and weight, this new lens comes in at 3.11” x 5.39”(79 x...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 6 September, 2021