Distinguished by speed, the Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 from Kipon is an exceptionally fast prime lens for Micro Four Thirds-mount mirrorless cameras. The impressive f/0.85 maximum aperture affords extensive control over depth of field for isolating focus and it also benefits working in low-light conditions. The ten groups in eight elements optical design incorporates a front concave element, which helps to reduce color fringing and various aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of sharpness. The all-metal construction realizes a rugged physical design, and the lens barrel's exterior also incorporates both depth of field and focusing distance scales for more accurate focus control. Additionally, a ten-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality to suit working with shallow depth of field techniques.

Micro Four Thirds System    80mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/0.85 to f/22    Concave Front Lens Element    Depth of Field and Focus Distance Scales    Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.5'    Durable All-Metal Construction    Integrated Lens Hood    Ten-Blade Diaphragm

Portrait-length prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides an 80mm equivalent focal length.

Exceedingly fast f/0.85 maximum aperture is well-suited to working in difficult lighting conditions and offers extensive control over focus position and depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.

Front concave lens element and ten elements, eight groups optical design helps to minimize chromatic aberrations and achieve notable clarity and sharpness.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.5' away.

All-metal lens barrel incorporates a built-in lens hood to both protect the front lens element and reduce lens flare and ghosting.

Ten-blade diaphragm produces a pleasing bokeh quality that is pairs well with the fast maximum aperture.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will it work with the Z9?

A: KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III Lens (Nikon Z) will work with the Nikon Z9 but it is a APSC lens. It will crop the full frame sensor of the Z9. Less than half of the available megapixels will be used.

Q: 2. Can this lens be adapted to a Fujifilm X/T1?

A: B&H does not carry an adapter that would enable one to mount an E-mount lens onto a Fujifilm X-mount camera, nor am I aware of one on the market.

Q: 3. Hi, I want to use it with a Sony A7s in aps-c mode, is that camera compatible with this lens in E mount?

A: I didn't try specifically using apps-c mode but I am using (actually I am trying to use) with full frame mode. But thinking why not. Very interesting but needs lit of experiment to find the sweet spots. I will try one of these day with my 7r.

Q: 4. how does this lens compare to the Russian Zenit zenitar 50mm .95?

A: The largest difference is the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Lens for Sony E is a crop lens (APS-C) and the Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Sony E is full frame. The Zenitar has a De-Clicked, Stepless Aperture Ring. So, very good for video use. Both are sharp lenses.

Q: 5. Is this a good lens for astrophotography? Is there a better choice for X mount?

A: Yes, the TTArtisan 10mm f/2.0 Lens (FUJIFILM X) can be used for astrophotography. This Rokinon 12mm lens would also be a good option: https://bhpho.to/3VYAv4j.

Q: 6. Will this adapter work to mount a L39 lens (such as an old Leica LTM lens to my Olympus OMD M1Mk2? Or will it place lens too close to sensor? I thinking of the 5cm Leica Summacron or the 3.5cm Summaron

A: Yes it will.

Q: 7. Quality wise?

A: Good quality and super fast lens a great lens for night photography..

Q: 8. Is there clearance for shifting the lens up so that it doesn't hit the OM-D EVF housing overhang?

A: The KIPON Shift Lens Mount Adapter for Olympus OM Lens to Micro Four Thirds Camera will not hit the EVF overhang on the camera.

Q: 9. This lens is compatible whit the s1h panasonic

A: Yes, it'll be able to mount but do keep in mind that it is APS-C format and not full-frame so it'll be in Super 35 format for video.

Q: 10. What version is it ? First version, mark ii, mark iii ?

A: The KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Lens for FUJIFILM X is version two.