Mitakon Creator 135mm f2.5 released for Fujifilm G

Zhong Yi, a renowned lens manufacturer, has recently introduced an exciting addition to its product lineup: the Mitakon Creator 135mm f2.5 manual lens for the Fujifilm G mount. Building upon the success of its previous releases for various mounts, this new offering specifically caters to medium-format photographers.

The Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 lens boasts an impressive optical design, featuring 9 elements arranged in 7 groups, including 2 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. This configuration ensures exceptional image quality, sharpness, and minimal chromatic aberrations, allowing photographers to capture stunningly detailed shots.

With a maximum aperture range of f/2.5 to f/22 and 9 rounded aperture blades, this lens offers photographers versatile control over depth of field and beautiful bokeh. It excels in low-light conditions, enabling users to capture crisp and well-exposed images even in challenging lighting environments.

The lens provides a minimum focusing distance of 1 meter, allowing photographers to get closer to their subjects while maintaining optimum image quality. It also offers a maximum magnification of 0.1x, which adds flexibility to its capabilities.

Designed to accommodate Ø67mm filters, the Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 lens supports various filters, allowing photographers to experiment with different creative effects and enhance their images according to their artistic vision.

In terms of physical dimensions, the lens measures Ø79 x 137 mm, making it compact and easy to handle. With a weight of 845 grams, it strikes a balance between robust construction and portability, ensuring photographers can comfortably carry it for extended periods without fatigue.

Price and availability

Perhaps one of the most enticing aspects of the Mitakon Creator 135mm f2.5 lens is its affordable price tag of $299, which can be ordered on Bhphotovideo.com and Amazon.co.uk.

Mitakon Creator 135mm f2.5 specifications

• Mounts: Fujifilm G, Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z
• Optical design: 9 elements in 7 groups (2 ED elements)
• Aperture: f/2.5…f/22, 9 blades
• Minimum focusing distance: 1m
• Max Magnification: 0.1x
• Filters: Ø67 mm
• Dimensions: Ø79 x 137 mm
• Weight: 845 g

Earlier this year, Venus Optics announced a compact lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras – Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D GFX. The optics turned out to be very light and small. The lens weighs 546 grams and is 80 mm long. The lens retails for $999.