Fujifilm Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 Lens Review
The Mitakon 20mm f/0.95 is a light-gathering monster that creates gorgeous bokeh, but it demands you master manual focus. Here's who should take the plunge.
Overview
This lens is basically a light cannon. At f/0.95, it lets in a crazy amount of light, making it perfect for low-light shooting and getting that super soft, dreamy background blur. It's a 20mm prime for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, which gives you a 30mm full-frame equivalent field of view, so it's a solid wide-angle option.
Performance
The headline is that f/0.95 aperture, and it delivers. Bokeh quality is in the 96th percentile, so your backgrounds will look fantastic. Sharpness is decent, landing in the 73rd percentile for optics, but don't expect perfection wide open. The big catch is that it's manual focus only, and its autofocus ranking is in the bottom half. You have to be comfortable focusing by hand.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (73th percentile) 80th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 297 |
| Max Magnification | 1:11 |
Value & Pricing
At $369, it's a niche but compelling buy. You're paying for that unique f/0.95 aperture above all else. For the price, you get exceptional light gathering and bokeh that rivals lenses costing much more. Just know you're trading autofocus and portability for that special look.
vs Competition
Compared to the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 or the Meike 55mm f/1.8, this lens is in a different league for background separation and low-light capability thanks to f/0.95. But you lose autofocus, which those competitors have. Against Fujifilm's own compact primes, this is heavier and manual, but it offers an aperture they simply don't. It's a specialty tool versus an all-rounder.
| Spec | Fujifilm Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 Lens | Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High | Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens | Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 55mm | 35mm | 35mm | 14-140mm | 25mm |
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/1.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 201 | 301 | 371 | 27 | 400 |
| AF Type | — | STM | STM | STM | — | STM |
| Lens Type | — | — | — | Zoom | Telephoto | — |
Verdict
Buy this if you shoot portraits, cinematic video, or love low-light photography and don't mind manual focus. It's a fantastic creative tool for the right shooter. Skip it if you need autofocus for fast-paced work, or if you're a traveler who values a lightweight kit.