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Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds cameras

Lenses and adapters M4/3 Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95
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Zhongyi Optics has released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

The lens features a very fast f/0.95 maximum aperture, just like the existing 25mm f/0.95. The lens has a close focus ability of 30cm (11.8″).

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The new 17mm f/0.95 and an 8-bladed aperture and the lens design consists of 12 elements in 9 groups. There is one extra-low dispersion element and 4 high refractive index elements that are claimed to help suppress chromatic aberrations.

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The 17mm weighs in at 461g (0.92 lbs) and it is 65.4mm (2.57”) long.

The lens features a de-clicked aperture ring which is handy if you are using it with a BMPCC 4K, Panasonic GH5, or a Z-Cam E2.

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Pricing & Availability

The Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 III is now available to ship and purchase at ZY Optics official website. The price is $399 USD.

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Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 30 years' of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.

He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.

Matthew has won 51 ACS Awards, including six prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.

Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.

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