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Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) vs TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 has a newer design. TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 focuses 30 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) is a 50mm f/0.95 prime, and the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M is a 50mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) 
TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) better than the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M?
- Newer design (2021 vs 2020)
Why is the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M better than the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M)?
- Focuses 30 cm closer (0.7 m vs 1 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) | TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.95 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 675 g (23.81 oz) ◆ | 687 g |
| Dimensions | 75 x 88 mm | 72 x 89 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1 m (3.3 ft) | 0.7 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · TTartisan
- 88 × 75 mm
- 89 × 72 mm
The TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M is 1 mm longer and 12 g heavier than the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M).
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Sample frames
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M)
TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) or the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) weighs 675 g, 12 g less than the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M (687 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) or the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M?
- The TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M focuses down to 0.7 m, against 1 m for the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M).
- Do the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) and the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Leica M have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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