Zhongyi 35mm F2

Unregistered User · 08-05-2014, 01:55 PM

This appears to be a new third party lens, and it is full frame compatible:

http://www.amazon.com/Creator-Zhongyi-Frame-Camera-Pentax/dp/B00L4P0BDG/ref=...s=zhongyi+35mm

Specifications:
Maximum f-number: F2.0.
Minimum f-number: F22.
Focal range: 35mm.
Structure: 7 sets of 5 pieces.
Aperture blades: 9 pieces.
Minimum focus Distance: 0.25m.
Lens thread: 55mm.
Length: 85mm.
Filter size: 66mm.
Weight: approx 350g.
Color: Black.
Material: Full metal

Swift1 · 08-05-2014, 02:17 PM

Looks really interesting.
No aperture stop down mechanism

Unregistered User · 08-05-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Looks really interesting.
No aperture stop down mechanism

Check out the test photos on amazon. There appears to be significant barrel distortion as well.

Swift1 · 08-05-2014, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by DominicVII

Check out the test photos on amazon. There appears to be significant barrel distortion as well.

I don't see any barrel distortion...

Unregistered User · 08-05-2014, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

I don't see any barrel distortion...

I was gonna edit away the adjective in question, but you beat me to it.

And before the pedants are all over me: barrel distortion may well be a compound noun.

Swift1 · 08-05-2014, 02:50 PM

The sample pics are small, but it looks like it could be a good lens. To bad the aperture is un-coupled, otherwise it would be a sweet lens on an old manual focus film body.

**boriscleto** · 08-05-2014, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

The sample pics are small, but it looks like it could be a good lens. To bad the aperture is un-coupled, otherwise it would be a sweet lens on an old manual focus film body.

It's not really any different than using a M42 lens on manual.

Swift1 · 08-05-2014, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

It's not really any different than using a M42 lens on manual.

Ya, I know, but open aperture metering and auto stop down are nice features

**boriscleto** · 08-05-2014, 09:11 PM

A little research shows that Zhongyi used to be called Mitakon.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/250420-mita...mm-f1-9-a.html

Manual Lenses Malaysia : Creator 35mm f2.0 ( Hybrid Technology ) ( Previously Known As Mitakon 35mm )

The fame cherry link has the larger versions of the sample photos seen on Amazon.

stevebrot · 08-05-2014, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

A little research shows that Zhongyi used to be called Mitakon.

Another page from the book, "How To Dodge A Well-Deserved Poor Initial Reputation".

Steve

Unregistered User · 08-06-2014, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Another page from the book, "How To Dodge A Well-Deserved Poor Initial Reputation".

Steve

Was Mitakon really that bad? Their 85mm has got its admirers.

6BQ5 · 08-06-2014, 07:08 AM

That's pretty expensive for a fully manual lens. If it were $50 shipped I would think about it next month as a toy to try. Otherwise I'm sticking to my Mir 1B and Jupiter 9.

SpecialK · 08-06-2014, 08:44 AM

military optical coating technology.
mute aperture is more suitable for shooting. It keeps the vertical incident ray of light, the whole picture of bright, homogeneous and high contrast.

Nice!

6BQ5 · 08-06-2014, 08:55 AM

It must sound better in the original Chinese!

rp_dxn · 08-06-2014, 09:23 AM

I have the mitakon 85. Get a samyang 85 instead

08-05-2014, 01:55 PM	#1
Unregistered User Guest	Zhongyi 35mm F2 This appears to be a new third party lens, and it is full frame compatible: http://www.amazon.com/Creator-Zhongyi-Frame-Camera-Pentax/dp/B00L4P0BDG/ref=...s=zhongyi+35mm Specifications: Maximum f-number: F2.0. Minimum f-number: F22. Focal range: 35mm. Structure: 7 sets of 5 pieces. Aperture blades: 9 pieces. Minimum focus Distance: 0.25m. Lens thread: 55mm. Length: 85mm. Filter size: 66mm. Weight: approx 350g. Color: Black. Material: Full metal

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08-05-2014, 02:17 PM	#2
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Looks really interesting. No aperture stop down mechanism

08-05-2014, 02:21 PM	#3
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Swift1 Looks really interesting. No aperture stop down mechanism Check out the test photos on amazon. There appears to be significant barrel distortion as well.

08-05-2014, 02:30 PM	#4
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by DominicVII Check out the test photos on amazon. There appears to be significant barrel distortion as well. I don't see any barrel distortion...

08-05-2014, 02:45 PM	#5
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Swift1 I don't see any barrel distortion... I was gonna edit away the adjective in question, but you beat me to it. And before the pedants are all over me: barrel distortion may well be a compound noun.

08-05-2014, 02:50 PM	#6
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	The sample pics are small, but it looks like it could be a good lens. To bad the aperture is un-coupled, otherwise it would be a sweet lens on an old manual focus film body.

08-05-2014, 03:04 PM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Swift1 The sample pics are small, but it looks like it could be a good lens. To bad the aperture is un-coupled, otherwise it would be a sweet lens on an old manual focus film body. It's not really any different than using a M42 lens on manual.

08-05-2014, 04:00 PM	#8
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by boriscleto It's not really any different than using a M42 lens on manual. Ya, I know, but open aperture metering and auto stop down are nice features

08-05-2014, 09:11 PM	#9
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	A little research shows that Zhongyi used to be called Mitakon. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/250420-mita...mm-f1-9-a.html Manual Lenses Malaysia : Creator 35mm f2.0 ( Hybrid Technology ) ( Previously Known As Mitakon 35mm ) The fame cherry link has the larger versions of the sample photos seen on Amazon.

08-05-2014, 09:31 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by boriscleto A little research shows that Zhongyi used to be called Mitakon. Another page from the book, "How To Dodge A Well-Deserved Poor Initial Reputation". Steve

08-06-2014, 06:47 AM	#11
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by stevebrot Another page from the book, "How To Dodge A Well-Deserved Poor Initial Reputation". Steve Was Mitakon really that bad? Their 85mm has got its admirers.

08-06-2014, 07:08 AM	#12
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	That's pretty expensive for a fully manual lens. If it were $50 shipped I would think about it next month as a toy to try. Otherwise I'm sticking to my Mir 1B and Jupiter 9.

08-06-2014, 08:44 AM	#13
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	military optical coating technology. mute aperture is more suitable for shooting. It keeps the vertical incident ray of light, the whole picture of bright, homogeneous and high contrast. Nice!

08-06-2014, 08:55 AM	#14
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	It must sound better in the original Chinese!

08-06-2014, 09:23 AM	#15
rp_dxn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	I have the mitakon 85. Get a samyang 85 instead