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Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 III for Nikon Z Review

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The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 III for Nikon Z is a sharp and well-built manual lens with a unique and impressive f/0.95 maximum aperture. It offers great image quality at certain apertures, and the bokeh is smooth and interesting.

The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 III for Nikon Z is a compact and well-built manual lens with a unique f/0.95 maximum aperture. Although it may not compete with higher-priced lenses in terms of technical quality, it offers great image quality at certain apertures and is extremely sharp when stopped down.

Pros
  • Compact and well-built
  • Impressive f/0.95 maximum aperture
  • Extremely sharp when stopped down
  • Smooth and interesting bokeh
Cons
  • Struggles with distortion and vignetting at f/0.95
  • Issues with image quality at wider apertures
  • Manual focus may be challenging for some users

The lens can produce great, soft bokeh and offers good image quality from the center to the corners when stopped down. However, there are some issues with image quality at wider apertures, and the lens struggles with distortion and vignetting at f/0.95.

The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 III for Nikon Z is a compact and well-built manual lens with a unique f/0.95 maximum aperture. Although it may not compete with higher-priced lenses in terms of technical quality, it offers great image quality at certain apertures and is extremely sharp when stopped down. The build quality of the lens is solid, and it feels durable and well-made. The aperture control ring turns very smoothly and the lenses focus ring is precise with almost 360 degrees rotation. The lens can produce great, soft bokeh and offers good image quality from the center to the corners when stopped down. However, there are some issues with image quality at wider apertures, and the lens struggles with distortion and vignetting at f/0.95. Despite its technical limitations, the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 III can produce stunning images with a unique and artistic touch, making it a great option for those who enjoy experimenting with different photography styles.

The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 III can produce stunning images with a unique and artistic touch, making it a great option for those who enjoy experimenting with different photography styles.

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