Saw this post and some sample pics on the DPR forums. Anyone have any idea if its any good? Seems cheap and good for an f0.95 lens!!
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4124972
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4124972
Mitakon 25mm /0.95 - Any good?
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It does looks good. Can check out the flickr group here https://www.flickr.com/groups/2879926@N25/pool/with/30451742504/
Although I'm a little skeptical of their 0.95 rating base on the size alone (nothing scientific). I have nokton 25/0.95 which is a lot bigger and heavier
This shot https://www.flickr.com/photos/15999902@N08/30451742504/in/pool-2879926@N25/ looks wide open, the girl's eyes looks pretty sharp, perhaps sharper than my nokton.
Although I'm a little skeptical of their 0.95 rating base on the size alone (nothing scientific). I have nokton 25/0.95 which is a lot bigger and heavier
This shot https://www.flickr.com/photos/15999902@N08/30451742504/in/pool-2879926@N25/ looks wide open, the girl's eyes looks pretty sharp, perhaps sharper than my nokton.
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bousozoku
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Mine is okay, although it seems to have a problem focusing to infinity. Maybe that is a new user error.
Lens Flare is wild.
It is tiny but heavy. It looks as though it would work well with the Panasonic GM1 and GM5 but it seems twice as heavy as the body. I've found it useful on the GX8 since I can tilt the viewfinder and check the aperture quickly.
Lens Flare is wild.
It is tiny but heavy. It looks as though it would work well with the Panasonic GM1 and GM5 but it seems twice as heavy as the body. I've found it useful on the GX8 since I can tilt the viewfinder and check the aperture quickly.
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bousozoku
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bousozoku
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The whole thing is amusing. It's a tiny Leica M-like lens, fitting with a micro Four-Thirds mount, and way too heavy for the GM5. It's also incredibly inexpensive for the maximum aperture it offers.
I expected distortion but it is fairly good. Optically, it seems sharp but there are extra things that appear, day or night. Maybe the interior of the barrel doesn't a consistent non-reflective surface.
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A quick google pops up Orient Photo...https://edslrs.com/mitakon-speedmaster-25mm-f-0.95-lens.html
And lazada http://www.lazada.sg/zy-optics-mitakon-speedmaster-25mm-f095-black-intl-13196264.html?rb=65806
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ah, interesting about the interior, but dun complain when you get more and pay less hahaha
bousozoku
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I'm not complaining. It has given me a chance to do more interesting/weird photos than I would normally have done. It reminds me of when ASA 1600 color film became available. It wasn't very useful but it could give some dramatic effect to scenes you would not normally photograph.
25mm on micro Four-Thirds is equivalent to human vision--a "normal" view lens. 17mm is slightly wide angle.
bousozoku
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If you're looking for a lens that can be used without much thought, in all circumstances, the Olympus lens would be best. If you want a lens that can be useful in more extreme circumstances but one that needs a lot of attention, and you're comfortable with Manual mode, the Mitakon lens will probably do just fine.
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