A truly fast and compact prime, the black Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Lens from Mitakon Zhongyi is compatible with Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, where it presents a 50mm equivalent focal length. The bright f/0.95 maximum aperture is well-suited to low-light shooting and also offers extensive control over your focus position for shallow depth of field applications. One extra-low dispersion element is incorporated within the lens construction, as well as four extra-high refractive index elements and two high refractive index elements, to limit chromatic aberrations and distortions for a high degree of clarity and sharpness throughout the aperture range. Additionally, optimized lens coatings have been applied to limit lens flare and ghosting.

The physical construction of the lens revolves around its manual focus design, which is complemented by printed depth of field and distance scales for zone focusing techniques. The manual aperture ring also features a click-less design for silent, smooth operation that is beneficial to video recording applications. Additionally, an eleven blade near-circular diaphragm produces a smooth out-of-focus quality when working with selective focus techniques.

Micro Four Thirds System    50mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/16    One Extra-Low Dispersion Element    Six High-Refractive Index Elements    Optimized Lens Coatings    Manual Focus Design    Click-Less, Silent Manual Aperture Ring    Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm

This lens is compatible with most Micro Four Thirds cameras, however is unfit for use with select cameras featuring a ladder-structured light baffle surrounding the image sensor, including the Olympus E-PL6, E-PL5, E-PM2, E-PM1, and E-M5.

Normal-length prime 25mm f/0.95 lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds system cameras where it provides a 50mm equivalent focal length.

Fast f/0.95 maximum aperture is well-suited to low-light shooting applications and also affords extensive control over depth of field.

One extra-low dispersion element, four extra-high refractive index elements, and two high refractive index elements all work to suppress chromatic aberrations and distortions for a high degree of sharpness and even illumination throughout the aperture range.

Optimized lens coatings have been applied to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color neutrality.

Manual focus design is complemented by printed depth of field and distance scales.

Manual click-less aperture ring is smooth and silent during use, making it well-suited to video applications.

An 11-blade near-circular diaphragm contributes a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it come with a lens hood? If not any recommendations for one?

A: 43mm generic lens hood will work. Google it.

Q: 2. Is it plastic or metal?

A: Metal, and quite a heavy lens too. It's twice as heavy as my tiny Lumix GM1 camera, which makes it a bit uncomfortable to use!

Q: 3. Is the lens compatible with the E-M1 Mk2?

A: The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Lens for Micro Four Thirds is compatible with the Olympus E-M1 MKII, as a totally manual lens with no electronic communication.

Q: 4. Where is this lens build?

A: According to the information we have, our current inventory's Country of Origin is China. Please be aware this can change over the product's production life without notice.

Q: 5. Is it compatible with Panasonic GX85?

A: Yes it should. Whatever Micro Four Third mount camera should be compatible.

Q: 6. Is it compatible with Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3, which is a discontinued camera body?

A: The camera has a Micro Four Thirds mount which is compatible with this lens mount.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with the Panasonic G85?

A: Should be. There are some older Olympus including the original OMD EM-5 that have a clearance issue. I'm using it primarily on the GX-8, but it has been on my EM-5 mk 2.

Q: 8. I use a7rii and want to buy this with FotodioX Lens Mount Adapter for Micro Four Third Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera . Is it still going to be full frame if I use this lens?

A: No. As per comment from Alec G., you will experience heavy vignetting. I am using this lens on a Sony a6000which has an APS-C sensorand I experience noticable but for me still acceptable vignetting. You will certainly experience much heavier vignetting on a full-frame camera like a a7rii.

Q: 9. does the aperture ring work on Olympus OM-D E-Mx cameras?

A: Put your camera on manual and set the shutter speed in camera. Use the aperture ring on the lens to manually set stop.

Q: 10. Anyone have compatibility issues using this with an Olympus e-m5 Mark II body?

A: This lens is for MFT bodies. Since MFT was a joint design by Olympus and Panasonic, you can expect full compatibility with this lens and that camera. Don't believe me?Here is a review on this lens: Fast, Sharp and Gorgeous on the Silver E-M5 II By Scott Surprisingly sharp wide open if you nail the focus. Stop down a tad (1.2 or 1.4) for best results. This lens, in silver, looks like it was specifically designed for the E-M5 II Silver version. Rather a lot like the Zeiss 35 1.4 Distagon. Huge bang for the buck in m43.