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Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm F1.2

Sharpness 
 10.0
Aberrations 
 9.5
Bokeh 
 10.0
Handling 
 9.5
Value 
 9.5
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100% of reviewers $713.00 10.00
Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm F1.2

Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm F1.2 Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm F1.2

Description:

The Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm F1.2 is an ultra-fast portrait lens. A maximum aperture of f/1.2 makes it convenient for shooting without flash in low light conditions and also allows for a very shallow depth of field. The lens covers the 24x36mm full frame format. The circular aperture helps create a smooth bokeh which is often desired for portraits.

The lens incorporates 9 elements in 6 groups with 2 pieces of Extra-low Dispersion elements and 4 pieces of High Refractive Index elements. The aperture ring is click-less and thus well-suited to video applications. The lens barrel is built of metal.        


Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm F1.2
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Image Format
Full-frame / 35mm film
Lens Mount
Pentax K
Aperture Ring
Yes (no A setting)
Diaphragm
Manual, 11 blades (rounded)
Optics
9 elements, 6 groups
Mount Variant
K
Check camera compatibility
Max. Aperture
F1.2
Min. Aperture
F16
Focusing
Manual
Min. Focus
100 cm
Max. Magnification
Filter Size
77 mm
Internal Focus
No
Field of View (Diag. / Horiz.)

APS-C: 19 ° / 16 °
Full frame: 29 ° / 24 °
Hood
None
Case
None
Lens Cap
Included
Coating
Weather Sealing
No
Other Features
Diam x Length
Weight
921 g (32.5 oz.)
Production Years
2016 to 2020
Pricing
USD current price
Reviews
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Mount Type: Pentax K
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Registered: November, 2008
Location: Singapore
Posts: 1,201

2 users found this helpful
Review Date: September 6, 2018 Recommended | Price: $727.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Sharp wide open.
Cons: A little on the heavy side.
Sharpness: 10    Aberrations: 10    Bokeh: 10    Handling: 10    Value: 10    Camera Used: Pentax K1   

I first used the lens as a Sony FE mount version and sold away to get the K1 in early 2016. Just bought it again in August 2018.

The lens although a little heavy, is easy to handle and very quiet. It is really very sharp wide open and I am really enjoying the bokeh that it produces.

K1FT1608 by Felix Tan, on Flickr

K1FT2244 by Felix Tan, on Flickr

Apple025 by Felix Tan, on Flickr
   
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Registered: August, 2015
Location: NC
Posts: 7

3 users found this helpful
Review Date: December 11, 2016 Recommended | Price: $699.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Great low light performance, pleasing bokeh and just amazing subject isolation.
Cons: Some may find it too heavy.
Sharpness: 10    Aberrations: 9    Bokeh: 10    Handling: 9    Value: 9    Camera Used: Pentax K-1   

Great damping on the focus and (de-clicked) aperture rings.
Just enough focus throw and resistance to make focusing a breeze.
Sharp wide open.
Great low light performance, pleasing bokeh and amazing subject isolation.
Wonderful colors and rendering.
Weighs like depleted uranium.
Has nothing to do with taking a picture, but this lens makes for a gor-jus lens/camera combo film or digital.





Works well with Pentax ME Super film camera also:

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