ZY Optics releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III, designed for Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z cameras

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ZY Optics releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III, designed for Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z cameras

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/

Fuji says “You will be amazed by the image quality of GFX100 coupled with GF lenses”

We are eagerly waiting if the new Fuji GFX100 camera will finally be capable to clearly outperform the Full Frame competition. So far it’s hard to rationally justify the price difference. Fujirumors spotted a new Fuji interview done by Pixel Village and Fuji clearly stated that:

You will be amazed by the image quality of GFX 100 coupled with GF lenses

Here are some more info reposted from Fujirumors:

APS-C vs FF

  • Thanks to APS-C as opposed to FF, the overall cost of the system is lower
  • Fujifilm has no plans to go full frame
  • APS-C has the potential to get more than 26 megapixel, and Fujifilm will look for “opportunities” to go higher in terms of megapixel
  • Megapixel is not everything. Fujifilm should look also at dynamic range, ISO sensitivity and overall image quality
  • Image quality is determinated not only by sensor size, but also by glass
  • Full Frame glass is becoming bigger, heavier and more expensive. APS-C lenses are smaller, bright enough and more affordable

GFX System

  • current 44×33 GFX sensor is more than enough to deliver the best image quality
  • No need to make a camera with even bigger sensor. Would have little benefits in terms of IQ, and big downsides in terms of size, weight and costs
  • Current GFX sensor is 70% larger than full frame
  • You will be amazed by the image quality of GFX 100 coupled with GF lenses

That’s a first: Dpreview presentation of the Canon SL3 says 4K is right away it’s “disappointing”

Today Canon announced the new SL3 and it’s the first time I see a title like this from DPreview. Canon’s new DSLR camera is that much disappointing even they couldn’t hide it :)

Canon promotes this as a Dual Pixel AF camera with 5 axis IS and 4K. But than the reality is:

  • 4k is as usual cropped and not APS-C
  • The Dual Pixel AF doesn’t work in 4K
  • 5 axis stabilization is only…electronic!

It’s a joke :(