Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 vs Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2
Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 is 129 g lighter. Samyang 85mm f/1.2 focuses 20 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 is an 85mm f/1.2 prime, and the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 is an 85mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 
Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 better than the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2?
- 129 g lighter (921 g vs 1050 g)
- 15 mm shorter (83 mm vs 98.4 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 86 mm)
Why is the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 better than the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2?
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.8 m vs 1 m)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2015)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 129 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 | Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 921 g (32.49 oz) ◆ | 1,050 g (2.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 83 mm | 93 mm (diameter) x 98.4 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1 m (39.37 inches) | 0.8 m (31.5 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.13x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 6 groups | 10 elements in 7 groups (1 aspherical element, 2 high refractive index elements) |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 86 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G | Canon EF |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Samyang
- 83 × 96 mm
- 98.4 × 93 mm
The Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 is 15 mm longer and 129 g heavier than the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2.
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Sample frames
Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2
Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 weighs 921 g, 129 g less than the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 (1050 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2?
- The Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 focuses down to 0.8 m, against 1 m for the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2.
- Do the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 and the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 129 g lighter to carry.
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