A truly fast short telephoto prime designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount cameras, the Mitakon Zhongyi 85mm f/1.2 Lens Canon RFfrom Mitakon Zhongyi 85mm f/1.2 Lens Canon RFpairs the bright maximum aperture with a portrait-length perspective for extensive focus control and enhanced low-light shooting. The optical design incorporates two extra-low dispersion elements with four high refractive index elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions in order to achieve notable sharpness, even at wide apertures. Additionally, the lens features a manual focus design with a floating elements system, along with a de-clicked, silent aperture ring to benefit both still and video applications. Ideally suited for portraiture applications, the refined optical design, fast maximum aperture, and longer-than-normal perspective help to isolate subject matter and deliver a high degree of sharpness and clarity.

Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16    Fast Short Telephoto Prime    Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    Four High Refractive Index Elements    Manual Focus, Floating Elements Design    De-Clicked Aperture Ring    Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm    Metal Lens Barrel and Mount

Portrait-length 85mm prime is compatible with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital cameras, and can also be used with APS-C-sized sensors where it will provide a 136mm equivalent focal length.

Fast f/1.2 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also enables extensive control over your focus position to benefit the use of selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.

Two extra-low dispersion elements and four high refractive index elements help to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions throughout the aperture range for greater sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy.

Manual focus design utilizes a floating elements system to permit focusing on subjects as close as 3.3' away.

De-clicked, stepless aperture ring permits smooth, silent aperture adjustment to benefit video applications.

An 11-blade rounded diaphragm contributes a pleasing out-of-focus quality when working with selective focus techniques.

All-metal lens barrel features printed depth of field and focus scales. Additionally, a metal lens mount also offers increased durability between the lens and camera.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this lens perform on a Nikon FM3A or F3? Compatible? Will the declicked aperture affect it?

A: It is our understanding that the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens for Nikon F has not been tested specifically with the Nikon F3 or FM3A. The results may vary when using those bodies with this lens.

Q: 2. I see the lens has electrical contacts on the mount. Can I assume focal length and aperture data are communicated to the camera body?

A: Unfortunately Mitakon lenses do not support EXIF data.

Q: 3. What is a recommended lens hood for this lens on GFX?

A: There are many complaints that the original hood does not fit well. I would recommend a screw in hood like this Heliopan. It has front 77mm threads so you can add the lens cap to it. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/21880-REG/Heliopan_701077_77mm_Screw_In_Rubber_Lens.html

Q: 4. Is this a lens that would work on Nikon D3400?

A: Yes, this will mount onto your camera.

Q: 5. So, after reviewing the MTF data, looks incredibly sharp, but how is the bokeh? MTF suggests it might be a bit soft, I presume that is why they are releasing the DS version later this summer?

A: This lens has a very good bokeh and it is a very sharp lens

Q: 6. What is the difference between canon RF 85f1.2 DS and RF85f1.2

A: The DS model would offer de-focus smoothing for soft bokeh.

Q: 7. Is the minimum focus 80cm as stated? Every Nikon mount version Ive seen has been 1m.

A: According to the manufacturers website, Mitakon Zhongyi lists the minimum focus distance of the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 Lens for Nikon F as 1 meter (3 feet). Our website lists it as 2.62' (80 cm). This appears to be an error on our website and should be corrected shortly.

Q: 8. Does it have focus confirmation? It seems that it does but nothing is mentioned on camera specs .

A: Focus peaking would be determined by the camera. If the camera does support that feature, you will be able to use it with the lens.

Q: 9. The top caption says 85mm, the features says 67mm, is it both or neither? And what would be the correct 35mm equivalent?

A: Hi, this 85mm lens will provide the same angle of view for the medium-format camera it's designed for as 67mm lens on a full-frame or 35mm camera. The actual focal length of the lens never changes--it's always 85mm.

Q: 10. Does this Mitakon 85/1.2 fully cover the Frame of medium format? It isn’t shown that in the website

A: It cover approximately 95% of the sensor