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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95

The Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95 is a 17mm f/0.95 lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95

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Lens Overview — Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95

The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless system. Its standout feature is the remarkably wide maximum aperture of f/0.95, which is exceptionally rare in this focal length and format category. This makes the lens particularly capable in low-light shooting situations, allowing photographers to work in dimly lit environments while maintaining faster shutter speeds or lower ISO settings than would be possible with slower glass.

As a prime lens with a fixed 17mm focal length, it is purpose-built for photographers who value optical consistency and a deliberate, considered approach to composition. The Micro Four Thirds mount ensures compatibility with the broad ecosystem of MFT mirrorless cameras. Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus capability, placing full creative control in the shooter's hands — a design choice that appeals to videographers and deliberate still photographers alike.

The lens accepts 58mm filters, making it easy to integrate neutral density or other filter systems into a workflow. Weighing 461 grams, it has a solid, substantial build. Image stabilization is not included, so any stabilization would need to come from the camera body itself.

Overall, this is a niche, high-aperture prime aimed at MFT shooters who prioritize maximum light-gathering ability.

Key Features — Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95

f/0.95 Maximum Aperture: Exceptionally rare ultra-wide aperture allows shooting in very low light while maintaining faster shutter speeds or lower ISO than conventional wide-angle lenses.

17mm Fixed Focal Length: Equivalent to a 34mm field of view on Micro Four Thirds, offering a natural wide-angle perspective suited to documentary, street, and environmental shooting.

Micro Four Thirds Mount: Natively compatible with the broad MFT mirrorless ecosystem, including cameras from Panasonic and Olympus/OM System.

Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus ring gives photographers and videographers precise, repeatable control with no autofocus motor interference.

58mm Filter Thread: Standard 58mm front thread allows straightforward use of ND, polarizer, and other common filter systems.

Solid 461g Build: Substantial metal construction gives the lens a premium, durable feel suited to regular professional use.

Lens Specifications — Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95

Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95 full specifications
SpecDetail
Lens TypeWide-Angle
FormatMicro Four Thirds (MFT)
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length17mm
Maximum Aperturef/0.95
Camera SystemMirrorless
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread58mm
Weight461g

Description — Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95

The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 is a wide-angle prime lens purpose-built for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Its defining characteristic is its f/0.95 maximum aperture — one of the widest available in this lens category — which provides exceptional light-gathering performance in challenging lighting conditions. This is a manual focus prime with no autofocus, giving photographers direct, tactile control over every focus decision.

The 17mm fixed focal length establishes a wide-angle perspective well-suited to environmental, architectural, street, and low-light photography. The lens features a 58mm filter thread, compatible with a wide range of screw-in filter accessories. Weighing 461 grams, it has a solid feel in the hand. No image stabilization is built into the lens, so shooters relying on stabilized footage or images will need to use a camera body with in-body IS.

Formatted specifically for the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system, it is designed to pair with the mirrorless cameras in that ecosystem.

Pros — Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95

  • ✓Exceptionally wide maximum aperture of f/0.95 offers outstanding light-gathering capability for a wide-angle prime
  • ✓Fixed 17mm focal length provides a consistent, dedicated wide-angle perspective
  • ✓Dedicated Micro Four Thirds mount ensures native compatibility with MFT mirrorless cameras

Cons — Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95

  • ✗No autofocus support — manual focus only, which may not suit all shooting styles or fast-moving subjects
  • ✗No image stabilization built into the lens
  • ✗At 461g, the lens carries a noticeable weight for a compact mirrorless system

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Frequently Asked Questions — Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm f/0.95

Does the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. The specifications confirm autofocus is not available, so focusing must be done entirely by hand using the focus ring.
What camera system is this lens compatible with?+
The lens is built for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless system. It uses a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount and is designed for mirrorless cameras in that ecosystem.
What filter size does the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 use?+
The lens has a 58mm filter thread, so it accepts standard 58mm screw-in filters including ND, UV, and polarizing filters.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No. The specifications indicate the image stabilization is set to None, meaning there is no optical stabilization built into the lens. Any stabilization would need to be provided by the camera body.
How heavy is the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95?+
The lens weighs 461 grams, which is on the heavier side for a Micro Four Thirds lens and is worth considering if you prioritize a lightweight kit.
Is this lens suitable for video shooting?+
The lens is manual focus only with no autofocus, which suits videographers who prefer to pull focus manually. However, there is no built-in image stabilization, so body-based stabilization would be important for handheld video work.

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