Last Updated on 04/10/2014 by Chris Gampat
A couple of months ago, we reported about an upcoming 50mm f0.95 lens by Chinese manufacturer Mitakon, made specifically for Sony’s new full-frame E-mount cameras. Back then, we didn’t know when it would appear, or what its specifications would be. A little later some first sample images popped up, which showed that the lens would be able to deliver solid image quality even wide open.
Now, finally, Sony Alpha Rumors has received word that we might actually see the lens very soon, and that it’ll come at a very reasonable price. According to an anonymous source, the first superfast aperture manual focus normal lens for Sony’s A7, A7R and new A7S cameras will be introduced this month, on April 20th 2014. As for its price, it will allegedly come in at US-$ 799, which if true would almost be a steal for a lens with these specifications.
For comparison, the only other superfast 50mm lenses capable of covering the full 35mm sensor area are the insanely expensive Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95, and the less-expensive-but-still-unaffordable-for-most SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95. The former sets you back a cringeworthy $11k, while the latter comes in at an eye-watering $3000. While the Mitakon will probably not be as strong a performer as these two, it is still the most affordable option if you want a superfast 50mm for your A7(R/S). That is, if the reported price tag turns out to be true.
