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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens for Pentax K Review

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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens for Pentax K
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Our editorial take on the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens for Pentax K

The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 is a fast manual-focus portrait prime designed for Pentax K-mount full-frame cameras. At $499, it occupies a rare niche: an ultrawide-aperture 85mm for a mount often overlooked by third-party manufacturers. The lens features two extra-low dispersion elements and four high refractive index elements to manage chromatic aberration and distortion, while a floating elements design aims to maintain sharpness at close focus distances. The de-clicked aperture ring makes it suitable for video work, and an 11-blade diaphragm promises smooth bokeh.

Build quality appears solid with a metal barrel and mount, and the f/1.2 maximum aperture offers shallow depth-of-field control and low-light capability that few alternatives in this price range can match for Pentax shooters. Manual focus only means this lens is best suited to deliberate shooting styles rather than fast-paced action. For Pentax K-mount users seeking an affordable fast 85mm and willing to focus manually, this Speedmaster presents one of the few viable options at its price point.

Best for: Pentax K-mount shooters seeking an affordable fast portrait prime and comfortable with manual focus for portraiture or video.
What's great
  • Ultrawide f/1.2 aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light shooting
  • Affordable price for an 85mm f/1.2 lens
  • De-clicked aperture ring suitable for video work
  • Metal construction with 11-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
Watch outs
  • Manual focus only with no autofocus support
  • Limited third-party support and availability for Pentax K-mount

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