From Zhongyi Optics:
Shenyang China, Feb 14, 2016 – Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released an improved version of their first f/0.95 lens, Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II. The mark II verison features a drastic improvement in sharpness, better control of chromatic abberations and a much more compact size. The new version comes with a Fuji X / Sony E / EOS-M mount and is able to cover the image circle of APS-C sized sensors.
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II is an ultra-fast prime lens which provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of around 53mm in APS-C cameras. A maximum aperture of f/0.95 makes it extremely convenient to shoot in a low light conditions without flash. The new optical design incorporates a 11 elements in 8 groups structure, including one of extra-low disperson elements, two extra-high refractive index elements and three high refractive index elements. This structure effectively improved the image resolution by 30% compared to the previous version from corner to corner. This also controls the chromatic abberations very well and delivers excellent image sharpness even at f/0.95.
Pricing & AvailabilityMitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 is now available to purchase at authorized resellers. The recommended retail price is $599.00.
The Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 can be found on eBay.