Question 1

Is the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Speedmaster manual focus only?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Speedmaster is a fully manual lens — no autofocus and no image stabilisation. You control focus and aperture entirely by hand. For portraits and street shooting this is manageable, but for fast-moving subjects it requires practice.

Question 2

What is the image quality like at f/0.95 wide open?

Accepted Answer

Wide open at f/0.95 the centre sharpness is usable but you will see some softness, characteristic of ultra-fast lenses. Stopping down to around f/2 noticeably improves corner sharpness, and by f/5.6 you reach the optical sweet spot. The wide-open rendering is deliberately soft, which many portrait and street photographers actively seek.

Question 3

Is the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark I or Mark II — what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

The Mark II version introduced optical improvements for better centre and edge sharpness compared to the original Mark I, along with a refined mechanical build. The aperture blade count and basic formula remained similar. Always check the listing photos and description to confirm which version you are buying.

Question 4

How does the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 compare to the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 for Fujifilm X?

Accepted Answer

Both are manual-focus ultra-fast 35mm primes for Fujifilm X mount at very similar apertures. The Mitakon Speedmaster is generally considered to have better build quality and more refined optics, particularly in bokeh character. The 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 is often priced lower but is considered a step behind in optical and mechanical quality.

Question 5

Is this lens good for astrophotography on a Fujifilm camera?

Accepted Answer

The f/0.95 maximum aperture is genuinely useful for astrophotography because it lets in significantly more light than a typical f/1.8 or f/2 lens — you can use shorter exposures, which reduces star trailing. The 35mm focal length gives a wide enough field of view for Milky Way shots. Manual focus is standard practice for astro anyway, so the lack of AF is no disadvantage.

Question 6

What filter size does the Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 take?

Accepted Answer

The filter thread is 52mm, which is a common and affordable size. You can easily find ND filters, UV filters, and circular polarisers in 52mm.

Question 7

Is buying a used Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 a safe choice?

Accepted Answer

Manual lenses have very few electronic or mechanical failure points compared to autofocus lenses, which makes them particularly well-suited to buying second-hand. When you buy a pre-owned Mitakon Speedmaster on Camera-tweedehands.nl, every item is professionally inspected and individually photographed, and comes with a minimum 12 months warranty. Check the listing images closely for any barrel wear or coating marks on the glass.

Question 8

What Fujifilm cameras is the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 compatible with?

Accepted Answer

The Fujifilm X mount version fits any Fujifilm X-mount camera body, including the X-T series, X-S10, X-Pro3, and X-E series. Manual-focus lenses are fully compatible with all Fujifilm X bodies.

Mount	Fujifilm X
Focal range	Standard
Prime / Zoom	Prime
Focal length (min)	35 mm
Focal length (max)	35 mm
Max. aperture	f/0.95
Stabilisation
Weight (Grams)	267
Year of release	2022
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