Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5

Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 that is available in Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE, and Nikon Z mount. The Leica M mount version of the lens can also autofocus with third-party adapters.

Screen Shot 2021 11 30 at 21 56 23 — Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5

The Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 has been designed as a ‘budget’ alternative to the Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 that costs a whopping $13,695 USD.

the optical design of the lens consists of 9 elements in 6 groups as well as two extra-low dispersion elements that are claimed to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations.

For Nikon Z and Sony users, there are a few automatic adapters that allow Leica M-mount manual lenses to autofocus. Both Megadap MTZ11 and Techart TZM-01/LM-EA7 are supported. Adapters can support AF-S, AF-C, AF-F, and face/eye detection with IBIS.

Price & Availability

The Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 for M, RF, Z, FE mounts is now available. The retail price is $649 USD for the Leica M mount, and $599 USD for Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony FE mounts.

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