New Nordic Titanium and Martix Black cover for the Nikon Z and lenses
Life+Guard launched these two new covers for the Nikon Z system. On top you see the Nordic Titanium cover and below the Martix Black cover:
First Mitakon 50mm f/0,95 III Z-mount lens test
Richard Wong tested the new Mitakon 50mm f/0,95 III Z-mount lens. And his test shows this is actually a rather good lens. Here yous ee the comparison with the Nikon AIS 50mm f/1.2 lens:
His conclusion:
I was really impressed when I was testing the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 II. An ultra fast full frame lens with nice metal construction that wouldnt cost a leg and an arm is something a lot of people wanted. However it was only available in Sony E mount which means a lot of us just can’t have it.
Now Zhongyi released the new version and the image quality and build quality are both very good and th price remains very affordable. So if you were already interested in getting the mark II but still haven’t buy one yet, the mark III would easily make you bring out your credit card. The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 III allows you to create photos normal 50 f/1.4 lens can’t do.
And if you are a Nikon Z or Canon RF camera owner, then you should be really excited about this lens as well. This is one of the first third party ultra fast lens available for your mirrorless camera system. Manual focus is very easy on a mirrorless camera so you could shoot at f/0.95 whole day if you want and still able to get very high percentage of sharp in focus photos.
I also really like the fact that the lens isn’t really that big or heavy (for such a fast lens). I was carrying the lens and my z6 with me almost everyday when reviewing this lens, even on the day I wasn’t expecting to take any photos.
ZY Optics releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III for Nikon Z
Press text:
ZY Optics releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III, designed for Nikon Z
Shenyang China, Apr 17, 2019 – Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) have released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 version III for full frame Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF cameras.
Offering a natural 50mm perspective along with an ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture, the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 is a compact prime characterized by its bright f/0.95 aperture to suit working in low-light conditions. It also affords a great degree of control over depth-of-field for isolating subjects from the background and producing selective focus effects.
The new version III features a new optics design which offers a slightly more compact size and a better flare resistance. A carefully-designed 10 elements in 7 groups optics system with 1pc of HRI (High Refractive Index) & 5pcs of UD (Ultra-low dispersion) elements successfully minimizes the chromatic aberrations and delivers exceptional image quality.
An eleven-blade diaphragm helps to produce a softly diffused out-of-focus rendering (bokeh). The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability.
Pricing & Availability
Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III is now available to ship and purchase at ZY Optics official website (http://www.zyoptics.net/). The Recommended Retail price (before tax) is USD 799/pc.
About ZY Optics
Shenyang Zhongyi Optical and Electronic Company (ZY Optics) is a leading Chinese camera lens & adapters manufacturer. We currently manufacture lenses and lens turbo adapters under the brand name of ‘Mitakon’ & ‘Zhongyi’.
For more information about Shenyang Zhongyi Optical and Electronic Company Limited and our products information, visit our official website http://www.zyoptics.net
Product Page
http://zyoptics.net/product/mitakon-speedmaster-50mm-f-0-95-iii/
Behind the scene with Daniel Kordan and NIKKOR Z 24-7mm f/2.8 S
Landscape photographer Daniel Kordan just found his perfect travel companion. The Z mount’s large diameter makes the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S capable of capturing shots with unprecedented sharpness, while the rugged build and precise engineering brace the lens for unpredictable weather and the toughest trails.
Samyang has announced the new 14mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.4 Z mount lenses!
Today Samyang launched two new manual focusing lenses:
14mm f/2.8 (specs and images here)
85mm f/1.4 (specs and images here)
Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 image leaked
Above you see the first leaked image of the Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 F-mount lens. Specs:
Lens constitution: 11 groups 14 pieces
Minimum shooting distance: 1.0 m
Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 8.6
Filter diameter: 86 mm
Maximum diameter: 100.7 mm
Focus ring diameter: 90.0 mm
Total length (including the lens cap): ZE: 152.3 mm ZF. 2: 150.1 mm
Total length (excluding the lens cap): ZE: 128.8 mm ZF. 2: 126.5 mm
Weight: ZE: 1405g ZF. 2: 1336g
via Nokishita
Nikon confirms cheaper and non-S lenses will be announced “at a later date”
Within that brochure Nikon confirmed cheaper and non-S lenses will be announced “at a later date”. There is yet no rumor floating around the web about the possible specs of those lenses. I guess we will see the first of such lenses announced in late 2019.