Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm
Weighing just 130g, the manual-focus 28mm f/5.6 lens features an extra-low dispersion element for sharp, clear images, suited for discreet street photography. Its internal focusing maintains the compact size, while an aperture range to f/22 and a removable lens hood add depth-of-field control and flare protection. This lens is best for street photographers who need a featherweight 28mm prime that delivers precise manual focus and portability without added bulk.
Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/5.6
Mount Fujifilm G
Weight 130 g
37 Overall Score
Price $299
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm G |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 37 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.11x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 297 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm | 54.8 | 60.4 | 91.3 | 7.9 | 26 | 64.1 | 34 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.3 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.9 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.8 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.4 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 74.9 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 94.3 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 80.5 |
Price
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