CRAZY FAST, budget cine lenses | T1 Mitakon Speedmasters S35 (ZY Optics)

[@eugeneiii9564]

I love the look of these at T 1.0. My goodness! That minimum focus made your shot selection feel almost like an elevated home video. I love the intimacy.

[@EdProsser]

They're pretty impressive aren't they! At T1 you can just about get away with it in certain settings but for mission critical stuff I'd stop down a bit + riding focus at T1 is pretty challenging! BUT all of this was shot on the komodo without a monitor (just the little Komodo screen).

[@98JamesNixon]

I like that they do a 20mm, a lot more useful to have a 20 & 35 on s35 then 24. Wish more company’s did this

[@ScottJeschke]

Gorgeous video, Ed! Had my eye on these already for my FX30 B cam and this confirmed for me. Used your affiliate. Thanks for the informative review.

[@EdProsser]

Hey Scott thanks so much for using the link! They're lovely lenses for the price

[@owenjenkinsofficial]

Although I think some of it has to do with how you have graded your content on your channel, this footage here makes these lenses my favorite from the 7artisans, hope and nightwalker reviews I've seen on youtube! It definitely gives me vespid retro vibes, but for the fraction of the cost. I only wish they came in pl mount and they'd be perfect budget cine lenses!

[@EdProsser]

Yeah I think they have a superior look to the lenses mentioned, only wish they were built a little better - the Nighwalkers are probably the best all rounder lenses - they don't look quite as nice but just look like they're last a bit longer.

[@Ansonandco]

these are beautiful lenses! love the footage you got with them

[@EdProsser]

Yeah totally were really spoilt for choice atm! Interested to try out their FF varients

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

Great review! Good to know about the CA. Your footage is so good! Made me want to try these out.

[@EdProsser]

Thanks for checking it out, yeah they're pretty nice lenses with lots of personality!

[@foreignstudio]

Was waiting for this to drop!!!! 😍

[@EdProsser]

Thanks for checking it out, what do you think of the lenses??

[@foreignstudio]

@@EdProsser they look insane! Just your screengrabs they posted on their website would sell me! I see they teased a Full Frame line up to join the 50mm, I imagine with all the hype at the moment they will join the party.

[@EdProsser]

Yeah I would love to test their full frame lenses!

[@gryffinmorgan]

I wish these came in EF because I would love that 20mm 😢

[@EdProsser]

They do have a full frame line of lenses which i believe is EF / PL - but atm only the 50mm is available.

[@haulfilms]

I admire your color grading! just excellent 👏

[@EdProsser]

Thanks, still learning!

[@TylerEdwards]

Great review Ed! Lovely footage and great insights.

[@EdProsser]

Thanks man, they're punchy little lenses! Enjoyed your take on them too.

[@LawrenceThomas]

What matte box are you using at 0:51 ? Brilliant unbiased review with great footage as always.

[@EdProsser]

Thanks Lawrence it's the new Eiger mattebox from Freewell which I'm doing a little vid on soon, it's pretty good!

[@gabrielmachadobsb]

Any chance for a direct comparison with the Night Walkers?

[@EdProsser]

I did actually shoot one with my Vespids too - but it was during the day and the natural light was changing too much - throwing off some of the subtle colour comparisons - I plan to re-shoot at some point at night once the days get a bit shorter!

[@bruceebe]

Another banger. Thanks Ed

[@EdProsser]

Thanks for checking it out Bruce. Can't believe how much great & affordable gear is rolling out at the mo.

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Hi ED, I got the V1 set 17,25,35,50 mm for mft they are great for the price and with character. Probably the v2 is slightly better,they have as well a ,50mm full frame wich is good but massive...

[@EdProsser]

Yeah would be interested to try their full frame lens. Enjoyed shooting with these ones a lot!

[@yuidfbse]

Would love to know and see some samples of just how much image circle these lenses can cover on full frame. Thanks for the video.

[@Sodacake]

Are these a new MK series? I know they have had the Speedmasters available for a while so I was surprised when you mentioned these were new.

[@EdProsser]

Yes their line is quite confusing this is a new set of cine primes for S35, they have a MFT line and a single 50mm FF I believe

[@charlieharris3639]

Love this channel so much man!!!

[@EdProsser]

Whooop! and I love comments like this!!

[@cinemachico]

Hello there! Great review! Just a question, the 35mm RF mitakon had already relesed before, is it the same of this kit? I also use this speed master with a Komodo and i love it! Glad they made more RF models!

[@EdProsser]

I'm not sure! If it was a T1 S35 lens then yes it should be the same. They seem to have the line in MFT and FF (only a 50mm I think)

[@wadfasfsdfdsfsf]

Any noticeable chromatic aberration? That's what I didn't like about my previous version for MFT EDIT: you did point out the CA

[@EdProsser]

Yes wide open, it clears up as you stop down

[@RileyEndicott]

How do the vintage characteristics on these compare to the Vespids? I’ve heard people say those lenses have a vintage like quality to them as well.

[@EdProsser]

They do, I think these lenses are even further at the vintage end of the spectrum, especially shooting wide open. I might do some more controlled side by side tests to understand the core differences and feature the night walkers as well... But from what I saw these are a bit less controlled than the Vespids, plus you benefit from full frame coverage on the vespids

[@andrew_nayes]

@@EdProsser About the Full Frame coverage of the Mitakons, did you try them on a FF body? I wonder how much clear-image-zoom one have to use to make these workable on FF.

[@EdProsser]

@@andrew_nayes I should definitely start doing that test in future vids. Unfortunately I don't have quick access to a full frame canon RF mount cam...

[@wadfasfsdfdsfsf]

I got a set of the DuLens APO mini cine lens. If say compared to the DZO, I like their vintage-y look better.

[@EdProsser]

How are you finding the Dulens?

[@horbius_holt]

It is T1 because it is meant to shoot in the dark!!! So, of course, it will have circled rainbows when shooting directly towards a sunlight.

[@JaelGuerreiro]

I just purchased the set as Sony E mount and exactly the same thing, 50mm sounds like there's something moving inside and the focus has some lag, you rotate it and moments after if starts focusing ... Anyone else with the same issue? Apparently not a pre-production issue.

[@EdProsser]

Hmm yeah that sucks, from what I remember the focus was fine, just the aperture ring but I've heard it's happened to a few people. Hopefully they can replace it for you?

[@heartshapedfilms]

Are you aware if these come in fuji x mount? I thought they did but noticed it wasnt mentioned on your video. just wanted to double check.

[@EdProsser]

I give a list of the mounts, FX us the Fuji mount isn't it?

[@heartshapedfilms]

@@EdProsser yeah I noticed FX but thought that was Nikon! But that's Z mount so you're probably right. 🤘 cheers Ed!

[@orangereyatoday]

Perfect music background in second part of the video:)

[@EdProsser]

Ah glad you liked the selections!

[@onlinetraderucom]

thanks for the review. Tell me, do these lenses have swirling bokeh like a helios and a summicron watering can, or did it just seem to me?

[@EdProsser]

Not as intense as Helios, wouldn't really say super swirly but there is a vintage character to them for sure. The shot of the tree is quite wide and there's lots of points of light popping through the trees which might increase perception to that effect.

[@MrKermitt71]

I already have mitakon 25mm and 50mm t1 lenses and whated to buy a wider angle lens. I'm between zhongyi 17mm t1 and sirui nightwalker 16mm t1.2 (witch is cheaper). What do you think ?

[@andyz_w3584]

is that Biotar? awesome!

[@CODIGODPROD]

Hello, first congratulations on your work! I would like to ask a question, have you tested the two mitakon speedmaster vs sirui lens kits, which of the kit do you think is best.

[@EdProsser]

I will be doing a side by side comparison at some point. If it were me I'd probably go for the Mitakons - I prefer the image and the build of the lenses. But the SIRUIs are also a great option, you can't go wrong with either!

[@fr_cinema3918]

good evening, sir, I want to ask what kind of lens do you use for Sony Emount? Thank you

[@EdProsser]

I don't shoot on e-mount... But these lenses are available in E mount. These lenses are for cropped sensors so ideal for a camera like the FX30

[@fr_cinema3918]

@@EdProsser is it suitable for sony e mount cameras like sony a7iii

[@EdProsser]

@@fr_cinema3918 you would have to shoot in cropped sensor mode, so you wouldn't shoot full frame on them.

[@fr_cinema3918]

@@EdProsser ok thanks you

[@demonshadow913]

How are these holding up for you? I had to request a warranty for the 35mm which came DoA (there is now officially a V2). My 20mm RF rear element is now out of place and I can’t reliably focus the lens or reach infinity anymore. The build quality seems very questionable, and Zhongyi has not responded to any of my emails regarding the 20mm for a warranty request

[@EdProsser]

Hmm yeah that's unfortunate - I think I raise this in the video - mentioning my review unit of the 50mm had issues, but the other 2 have been fine so far.

[@Keepitcity]

Great review🔥

[@EdProsser]

Thanks man!

[@paulsdombrovskis5556]

Was the close ups at the end done with the 35mm or 20mm?

[@EdProsser]

Probably the 35mm, if you let me know the time stamp I can confirm

[@paulsdombrovskis5556]

@@EdProsser Two CUs that follow 7:32

[@EdProsser]

@@paulsdombrovskis5556 35mm!

[@nicolasespositochedel]

So, better these ones than 7artisans and Sirui?

[@EdProsser]

Haven't used anything by 7artisans, I prefer these to the SIRUI night walkers, but the night walkers are more compact.

[@jamiequinlan]

Thanks for the review. Does it do autofocus with Sony E Mount do you know?

[@EdProsser]

these are manual focus cine lenses - no AF unfortunately!

[@jamiequinlan]

Ahh yes of course. Thanks for the info!@@EdProsser

[@lombardy3274]

do these cover full frame image circle?

[@EdProsser]

No super 35

[@brentonchong6694]

can i put this on my sony ez 10?

[@EdProsser]

I believe so

[@bohdandoval9621]

These actually look really really good! I love the character. Usually you got to pay extra for that haha, but then we all know it's all in the branding. These just sound cheap because of their name, but image wise they look good and kinda have that Russian vintage look.

[@EdProsser]

Yeah I was surprised by them!

[@JoshCameron]

Gorgeous footage dude, you could film with a potato and make it look good 😂 For the price point, they don’t look bad at all! Actually really like the look of them 🤌🏼

[@EdProsser]

My next vid will be review of a roast potato

[@mpeg2000]

consider me impressed... lovely combo with the komodo.

[@EdProsser]

Yeah I think they pair really well together!

[@heroaomedia]

Please talk to these companies about creating L mount or least an adaptable mount 😟

[@EdProsser]

These lens companies are pretty small and will only sell lenses they can shift in bulk - so until there's an L-mount S35 camera I very much doubt they'll justify a line in this mount or dedicating time to producing customisable / removable mounts.

[@heroaomedia]

@@EdProsser I guess they don't realize that people like to shoot in s35 on these cameras for faster RS...

[@EdProsser]

@@heroaomedia yeah, I'm sure a lot of people do - but it's a small minority then out of that pool of people probably an even smaller pool that would justify buying a set of S35 lenses. The best bet would be for them to release in EF or PL for those people. They do actually sell a FF 50mm which might be worth checking out.

[@schatzperson]

If only in pl mount !

[@EdProsser]

Agree!

[@schatzperson]

@@EdProsser Am working on a feature project with some low light effects and this would be fantastic in PL.

[@GabrielScindian]

I see heavy green chroma, however it fits.

[@EdProsser]

Green chromatic aberration? Yeah