Shooting with a Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster is a thrill, especially when you’re chasing that ethereal f/0.95 bokeh. However, trying to use such a fast aperture in broad daylight is a recipe for blown-out highlights, even with a 1/8000s shutter speed. To keep that “dreamy” look without overexposing, a high-quality ND filter is non-negotiable. After testing…
Shooting with the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 is a dream for bokeh lovers, but that massive aperture becomes a liability in broad daylight. Even at your camera’s fastest shutter speed, you’ll frequently blow out highlights. After years of testing glass on fast primes, I’ve found that a high-quality Variable ND is the only way…
Mitakon Zhongyi lenses, particularly the legendary Speedmaster series, are beloved for their “dreamy” bokeh and ultra-fast apertures. However, that massive glass often struggles with flare and ghosting when stray light hits the front element. Finding a dedicated hood can be tricky since Mitakon frequently omits them from the box. After testing several third-party options on…
Owning the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 is like having a superpower for low light and “bokehlicious” portraits, but that massive f/0.95 aperture presents a unique challenge: shooting in daylight without blowing out your highlights. Whether you’re trying to manage exposure or protect that specialized glass, choosing the right filter is critical. After putting several…