Mitakon Creator 85mm Macro

[Chaitanya]

Mitakon released a new 1-5x macro.

Mitakon Creator 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro | Mitakon - ZY Optics

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ZY Optics releases the Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro lens with extended working distances - Photo Rumors

ZY Optics released a new Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro lens with extended working distances: Super Long Working Distance (1x @ 230mm, 5x @ 95mm) Super Low Chromatic Aberration (APO design) Large Aperture Crystal sharpness Near telecentric performance Free tripod collar & LED light...

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[koenkooi]

From another thread: Christopher Frost reviews it.

 

[koenkooi]

Too bad it lacks electronic aperture control, I love being able to focus at f/2.8 on my MP-E 65mm and have the camera stop it down while taking a picture.

 

[Chaitanya]

Too bad it lacks electronic aperture control, I love being able to focus at f/2.8 on my MP-E 65mm and have the camera stop it down while taking a picture.

That is con but the longer working distance(from listed specs 9.5cms at 5x mag ratio vs 4cms for MP-E 65) will help with lighting and alliviate lack of electronic aperture.

 

[BeenThere]

From another thread: Christopher Frost reviews it.

I am having trouble seeing any part of the 5x examples as sharp. I realize dof is razor thin. Anyone else?

 

[Del Paso]

I am having trouble seeing any part of the 5x examples as sharp. I realize dof is razor thin. Anyone else?

Yes, me too !

 

[Chaitanya]

Yes, me too !

I saw someone posting 30um being ideal step size for focus rails when shooting at 5x mag ratio. So that is very thin region to focus.