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Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6

Mitakon · 80 mm · f/1.6 · Speedmaster

Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6

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What We Like
+Bright f/1.6 maximum aperture enables exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field
+High-quality optical construction with HRI and UD elements minimizes chromatic aberrations
+Affordable pricing at $599 for medium-format capability
+Built-in retractable metal lens hood eliminates need for separate accessory
+Durable metal construction designed for frequent use
+Beautiful bokeh rendering with diffused out-of-focus character
Worth Knowing
Manual focus only with shallow depth of field makes accurate focus challenging at f/1.6
No autofocus limits usability for fast-moving subjects
Relatively heavy at 850-900g adds significant weight to camera system
Limited adoption and support compared to established medium-format lenses

General

About This Lens
The Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 from Zhong Yi Optics is a manual focus medium format prime available for Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD mounts. Featuring 10 elements arranged into six groups with four HRI and one UD lens element, the lens is designed to minimize chromatic aberrations and deliver exceptional image quality. The f/1.6 aperture allows it to excel in low light with excellent depth-of-field control, while the nine-bladed diaphragm produces diffused bokeh rendering with a soft, dreamlike background. Construction uses metal materials to withstand frequent use with reliable long-term durability.
BrandMitakon
Release Year2024
Production Status
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Speedmaster
Lens Mount
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Hasselblad X
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Hasselblad X

Physical

Lens Weight850 g
Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
83 mm
Lens Length
How long the lens is from front to back.
83.2 mm
Front Filter Compatible
Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm

Optics

Focal Range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
80 mm
Aperture Range
Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.6
Focal Length Angle of View38.5°
Diaphragm Type
Structure and design of the aperture
Manual
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.26x
Autofocus ModeNo
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

Weather Sealing
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Fluorine Coating
Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
No
Built In Lens HoodNo
Teleconverter
A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
No
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

Elements
Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
10
Groups6
Aspherical Elements
The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Bi Aspherical Elements
Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
1
Super Low Dispersion
Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
0
CA Reduction
Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
0
Internal Focusing
Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
No