Mitakon Creator 20mm f/2 4-4.5x Review
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Our editorial take on the Mitakon Creator 20mm f/2 4-4.5x
The Mitakon Creator 20mm f/2 is a specialized macro lens designed for extreme close-up photography, offering a 4x to 4.5x magnification ratio at an unusually wide 20mm focal length. This combination delivers super macro capabilities with a broader field of view than typical macro lenses, allowing you to capture intricate subject detail alongside environmental context. At 230 grams and built from metal, it's compact and well-constructed for its price point.
Manual focus only and a challenging minimum focus distance of just 20mm (0.79 inches) mean this lens demands patience and practice. The lack of a filter thread, weather sealing, and just three aperture blades further underscore its niche positioning. Available across eight mount systems including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, and Micro Four Thirds, it offers broad compatibility for experimental shooters willing to work within its constraints.
- Extreme 4x to 4.5x magnification for super macro work
- Unusually wide 20mm focal length provides environmental context
- Compact 230g metal build with multi-mount availability
- Affordable entry into ultra-macro photography
- Minimum focus distance of just 20mm is extremely difficult to work with
- No filter thread or weather sealing
- Only three aperture blades limit bokeh quality
Synthesized by Geared editors from early expert reviews.
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Specs
- Mount
- Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Sony Alpha, Pentax K, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Fuji X
- Weight Grams
- 230g
- Dimensions Mm
- 62 x 60mm
- Filter Thread
- No thread
- Stabilization
- None
- Weather Sealing
- No
- Af Motor
- None, manual focus only
- Max Magnification
- 4.5x
- Min Focus Distance
- 0.79 inches (20mm)
- Focus Type
- Manual focus
- Lens Series
- Mitakon Creator
- Barrel Material
- Metal
- Reproduction Ratio
- 4:1 to 4.5:1
- Full Frame Coverage
- Yes
- Focal Length
- 20mm
- Max Aperture
- f/2
- Min Aperture
- f/16
- Aperture Blades
- 3
- Special Elements
- None
- Lens Construction
- 6 elements in 4 groups
- Release Date
- December 2016
- Launch Price Usd
- $199
Where to buy
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- B&H Photonew● In stock$149Buy
