Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 vs TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25
Mitakon 90mm f/1.5 is 243 g lighter. TTartisan 90mm f/1.25 is 0.5 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 is a 90mm f/1.5 prime, and the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 is a 90mm f/1.25 prime. On paper the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 
TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 better than the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25?
- 243 g lighter (770 g vs 1013 g)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 77 mm)
Why is the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 better than the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5?
- 0.5 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.25 vs f/1.5)
- 20 mm shorter (82 mm vs 102 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (1 m vs 1.1 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 has the edge: its f/1.25 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 has the edge: its f/1.25 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 | TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 90mm | 90mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.25 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 770 g (27.2 oz) ◆ | 1013 g (35.74 oz) |
| Dimensions | 74 x 102 mm | 97 x 82 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.1 m (3.6 feet) | 1 m (3.28 feet) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 6 groups | 11 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G, L-Mount |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Price | $599 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · TTartisan
- 102 × 74 mm
- 82 × 97 mm
The Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 is 20 mm longer and 243 g lighter than the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25.
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Sample frames
TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 or the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25?
- The TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 opens to f/1.25, against f/1.5 on the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5, 0.5 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 or the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 weighs 770 g, 243 g less than the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 (1013 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 or the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25?
- The TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 focuses down to 1 m, against 1.1 m for the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5.
- Do the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 and the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 or the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 has the edge: its f/1.25 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- Is the Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 or the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 has the edge: its f/1.25 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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