Mitakon Creator 28mm F5.6 Lens: Affordable Analogue of Leica Summaron

Zhong Yi Optics has revealed the Mitakon Creator 28mm F5.6 lens, which serves as a faithful recreation of the renowned Leica Summaron M 28mm F5.6. Moreover, the Mitakon 28mm F5.6 lens offers compatibility with various mount types, such as Leica M, Fujifilm X and G, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mount, and Sony E.

According to the manufacturer, the Mitakon 28mm F5.6 lens boasts a compact and lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for photographers who prefer to have their cameras with them at all times. This attribute proves particularly valuable for individuals who wish to blend in while capturing shots, like street photographers. Additionally, Leica photographers will find this lens highly suitable due to its support for rangefinder connection, enabling precise focusing on Leica systems.

Constructed from durable metal, the body of the Mitakon Creator 28mm F5.6 lens incorporates a small thread on the focus ring, facilitating ease of use. Moreover, it facilitates smoother and more precise focus adjustments.

Weighing a mere 130 grams, the new Mitakon manual lens features an optical design comprising eight elements arranged in seven groups. Notably, it includes an extra-low dispersion element, enhancing image quality and delivering sharp details across the frame while minimizing field distortion.

The lens offers an aperture range of F/5.6 to F/22, a maximum field of view spanning 76 degrees, a 37mm filter thread, and a maximum magnification of 0.11x.

Price and release date

The Mitakon 28mm F5.6 lens is currently available for pre-order on the online store Bhphotovideo.com in silver or black, priced at $299.

Mitakon 28mm F5.6 specifications

• Focal Length: 28mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Mount: Leica M, Fujifilm X, Fujifilm G, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, Sony E
• Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
• Angle of View: 76°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 13.8″ / 35 cm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.11x
• Optical Design: 8 Elements in 7 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 5
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Image Stabilization: No
• Front Filter Size: 37 mm
• Dimensions (ø x L): 2 x 1.7″ / 51 x 44 mm
• Weight: 4.6 oz / 130 g

In a recent development, Zhong Yi Optics also introduced the Mitakon Creator 135mm f2.5 manual lens, tailored for the Fujifilm G mount. This lens showcases an impressive optical design, featuring nine elements arranged in seven groups, incorporating two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements.