Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm
The f/0.95 maximum aperture on a 17mm (34mm equivalent) prime lens delivers extreme low-light capability and razor-thin depth of field for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Its compact 454-gram build, smooth manual focus, and stepless aperture ring make it a discreet, video-friendly tool with robust metal construction. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize dramatic subject isolation and handheld shooting in dim conditions.
Focal length 17mm
Aperture f/0.95
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 454 g
lens type ultra-wide-angle
42 Overall Score
Price $459
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Ultra-wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 17 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.07x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | ultra-wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm | 53.9 | 98.1 | 59.2 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 99.5 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.1 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.4 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 82.4 |
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