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
35 Overall Score
Price $299
Snapshot
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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-60mm | 24-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 590 | 290 | 320 | 570 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm | 53.9 | 49.2 | 93.5 | 14.2 | 37.2 | 52.8 | 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 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 87 | 84.3 | 52.5 | 91.1 | 83.9 | 93.3 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66 | 96.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 82.4 |
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