Just bought the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 for Nikon

Benjamin Kanarek · Apr 7, 2016

Well I just bit the bullet and bought the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 for Nikon.

Can't wait to try it out.

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ProstheticEmpathy · Apr 7, 2016

Would love to know what you think about it! I keep coming back to this one, but end up talking myself out of getting it.

Benjamin Kanarek · Apr 8, 2016

ProstheticEmpathy said:
Would love to know what you think about it! I keep coming back to this one, but end up talking myself out of getting it.

I had the same dilemma as well, as I also own a Nikon 85mm f/1.8G which has amazing output. But finally went for it. Will use both for different applications.

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historianx · Apr 8, 2016

Benjamin Kanarek said:
ProstheticEmpathy said:

Would love to know what you think about it! I keep coming back to this one, but end up talking myself out of getting it.

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I had the same dilemma as well, as I also own a Nikon 85mm f/1.8G which has amazing output. But finally went for it. Will use both for different applications.

Benjamin Kanarek · Apr 9, 2016

historianx said:
Benjamin Kanarek said:

ProstheticEmpathy said:

Would love to know what you think about it! I keep coming back to this one, but end up talking myself out of getting it.

Click to expand...

I had the same dilemma as well, as I also own a Nikon 85mm f/1.8G which has amazing output. But finally went for it. Will use both for different applications.

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Robert A F · Apr 12, 2016

Ben,

Have you ever evaluated the Nikon 85mm 1.4 D? Its nicknamed the Cream Machine. Just curious how it would compare to the 85mm 1.2 you are about to try.

Thanks.

Benjamin Kanarek · Apr 12, 2016

Robert A F said:
Ben,

Have you ever evaluated the Nikon 85mm 1.4 D? Its nicknamed the Cream Machine. Just curious how it would compare to the 85mm 1.2 you are about to try.

Thanks.

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I have the Nikon 85 f/1.8G and I love it. I wanted super radical bokeh, thus my decision. Here is a sample with the 85G:

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Another sample with 85mm f/1.8G at f/1.8

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historianx · Apr 13, 2016

Hey Ben do you use your 135/F2D DC very much? Curious because that, and the 85/F1.8G, are on my short list for tele primes. thanks and keep up the fine work, jb

Benjamin Kanarek · Apr 13, 2016

historianx said:
Hey Ben do you use your 135/F2D DC very much? Curious because that, and the 85/F1.8G, are on my short list for tele primes. thanks and keep up the fine work, jb

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My last cover shot with the Nikon 135mm DC f/2.0 wide open at f/2.0 set at "0". Love it. Very addictive lens.

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Ayoh · Apr 14, 2016

Benjamin Kanarek said:
Well I just bit the bullet and bought the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 for Nikon.

Can't wait to try it out.

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Bought this recently. It is surprisingly sharp at F1.2, although at 1Kg somewhat unwieldy. A good deal for ~$400 USD used

Benjamin Kanarek · Apr 15, 2016

Ayoh said:
Benjamin Kanarek said:

Well I just bit the bullet and bought the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 for Nikon.

Can't wait to try it out.

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http://www.benjaminkanarek.com
http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com

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Bought this recently. It is surprisingly sharp at F1.2, although at 1Kg somewhat unwieldy. A good deal for ~$400 USD used

I got it for $720 new

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Shangri La · Apr 26, 2016

So how did the lens work for you?

Benjamin Kanarek · May 10, 2016

Shangri La said:
So how did the lens work for you?

I will be giving the lens a try during my CHANEL cover shoot for ELLE Magazine this Friday...Not for everything, just a few shots for now...I am not that suicidal...

PS...the New Lens Hood design is so much nicer than the older one. Not sure when they introduced this one, but so much classier.

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Benjamin Kanarek · May 14, 2016

A couple behind the scenes images shot at f/1.2...I was a bit off on the Mei Mei Lapres eye...very critical focus. The makeup artist Georgios was tack sharp shot at 1600 iso. I decided not to use for the shoot, as it was raining outside and needed to shoot very fast and accurately, so opted for my Nikon 85mm f/1.8 G at f/1.8. You can use this when you have the time to do it correctly without stress.

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Muls · May 14, 2016

Thanks for sharing and a good point you have raised.

Also an issue of repairs and sevice shortcomings in the place where I live (Muscat).

Considering Tamron 85 1.8 VC , from the positive reviews .

Cheers

Benjamin Kanarek · May 14, 2016

Muls said:
Thanks for sharing and a good point you have raised.

Also an issue of repairs and sevice shortcomings in the place where I live (Muscat).

Considering Tamron 85 1.8 VC , from the positive reviews .

Cheers

I already have an f/1.8 AF lens in the Nikon 85...I wanted a super insane fast lens, thus the reason for the Mitakon. Just be ready to slow down the process.

Benjamin Kanarek · May 21, 2016

Muls said:
Thanks for sharing and a good point you have raised.

Also an issue of repairs and sevice shortcomings in the place where I live (Muscat).

Considering Tamron 85 1.8 VC , from the positive reviews .

Cheers

I was recently asked to be sponsored by Tamron but declined for now...

Muls · May 21, 2016

Benjamin Kanarek said:
Muls said:

Thanks for sharing and a good point you have raised.

Also an issue of repairs and sevice shortcomings in the place where I live (Muscat).

Considering Tamron 85 1.8 VC , from the positive reviews .

Cheers

Click to expand...

I was recently asked to be sponsored by Tamron but declined for now...

gnet158 · May 21, 2016

Ben, looks like your on a f1.2 kick lately. Don't forget your Nikko 55mm f1.2. I would like to see a few of your elle shots with that too.

Benjamin Kanarek · May 21, 2016

gnet158 said:
Ben, looks like your on a f1.2 kick lately. Don't forget your Nikko 55mm f1.2. I would like to see a few of your elle shots with that too.

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I am shooting next Monday for STYLE Magazine and the theme is The Renaissance. I may use bothe the Nikkon 55mm F:1.2 and the Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 lenses with my new baby the GODOX AD600B TTL flash system with the remote H600 flash head unit.

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